http://tweenteacher.com/2008/04/18/new-teacher-programs-their-plate-is-already-full/ Heather Wolpert-Gawron Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:03:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://tweenteacher.com/2008/04/18/new-teacher-programs-their-plate-is-already-full/comment-page-1/#comment-16 tweenteacher.com » Dave Saba Comment: “Alternative Programs for Teacher Credentialing” Tue, 27 May 2008 19:28:00 +0000 http://tweenteacher.com/?p=31#comment-16 [...] Also, you mention a very good point: “the critical element in solving the shortage is measuring competencies rather than credentials to determine who gets into the classroom as long as it is followed by strong support.”  This strong support is a key element in any new teacher’s success.  But the programs out there today merely add to a new teacher’s burdens.  See my earlier post, “New Teacher Programs: Their Plate is Already Full.” [...] [...] Also, you mention a very good point: “the critical element in solving the shortage is measuring competencies rather than credentials to determine who gets into the classroom as long as it is followed by strong support.”  This strong support is a key element in any new teacher’s success.  But the programs out there today merely add to a new teacher’s burdens.  See my earlier post, “New Teacher Programs: Their Plate is Already Full.” [...]

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