An Alternative Teacher Preparation Program for Tapping the Talent Pool of Potential Mathematics and Science Teachers.

Denton, Jon J.; Peters, William H.

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An Alternative Teacher Preparation Program for Tapping the Talent Pool of Potential Mathematics and Science Teachers.

Denton, Jon J.; Peters, William H.

Teacher Education and Practice, v6 n1 p35-45 Spr-Sum 1990

This article examines various policy responses to the need for more mathematics and science teachers and discusses characteristics of alternative teacher preparation programs. A program model for alternative certification of math and science teachers, developed at Texas A & M University, is presented along with lessons from its implementation. (IAH)

Descriptors: Alternative Teacher Certification, Higher Education, Masters Programs, Mathematics Teachers, Models, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Content, Science Teachers, Teacher Education Curriculum, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Shortage

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