Overcoming Teacher Shortages: The South Carolina Alternative Certification Program.

Content Provider	Semantic Scholar
Author	Graham, Patricia L. Million, Steven K.
Copyright Year	1986
Abstract	ABSTRACT The Soutfi Carolina Alternative Certification Program (ACP) is an alternate route to certification which provides teachers for the shortage areas of mathematics and science. Earning certification through the ACP requires completion of a rigorous pedagogical curriculum founded on teaching effectiveness research and on-the-job teacher training. The first phase of the ACP begins with an intensive one-week institute for teaching candidates who have met the program's content-knowledge requirements. In this phase, the candidates engage in peer-teaching with observation and evaluation by experienced teachers. Following this introductory phase, the candidates begin teaching in their home districts and attend eight monthly seminars devoted principally to classroom techniques. During the second phase, following a full year's teaching experience, the candidates refine their teaching skills with the help of consultants. The final phase of the program requires completion of three additional graduate courses within three years of the issuance of their conditional certificates. Once these requirements are met, candidates are eligible for full certification in South Carolina. (JD)
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Language	English
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Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article