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Direct linkDenton, Jon J.; Davis, Trina J.; Capraro, Robert M.; Smith, Ben L.; Beason, Lynn; Graham, B. Diane; Strader, R. Arlen – Educational Technology & Society, 2009
The purpose of this research was to determine whether particular biographic and academic characteristics would predict whether an applicant would matriculate into and successfully complete an online secondary teacher certification program. Results of statistical analyses conducted on 170 applicants over the past three years affirm the importance…
Descriptors: Licensing Examinations (Professions), Predictive Validity, Biographical Inventories, Student Characteristics
Download full textDenton, Jon J. – 1985
Three bases or decision-rules for selecting and organizing content for teacher preparation programs are discussed. In order to be considered as viable content for a teacher preparation program, the concept, principle, or process must be: (1) related to student growth; (2) a necessary curricular component; and (3) logically explained by a theory of…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Instructional Development, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Content
Peer reviewedDenton, Jon J.; Tooke, D. James – Action in Teacher Education, 1981
A research project attempted to measure student teacher proficiency by assessing the cognitive attainments of students. Findings reveal that variation in learner cognitive attainment does occur among student teachers and that this appears to be related to the professional preparation of teacher candidates. (JN)
Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Competency Based Teacher Education, Educational Assessment, Student Teachers
Denton, Jon J. – 1987
In discussing quality indicators of teacher education programs, three components of teacher education are addressed: the program's content, the faculty, and products of inquiry. Three different rationales are presented for selecting and ordering content for teacher education curricula. These rationales, phrased as "decision-rules" are: in order to…
Descriptors: Foundations of Education, Higher Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Program Effectiveness
Denton, Jon J.; Smith, Nick L. – 1983
This report describes the results of a cost-effectiveness comparison of the alternative programs (education and non-education majors) available at Texas A&M University for students seeking certification as secondary education teachers. The two alternative programs leading to secondary teacher certification, the major costs associated with the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Education Majors, Educational Research
Denton, Jon J.; Smith, Nick L. – 1984
An exploratory investigation was conducted of a college of education's major costs in providing the "education major" alternative to obtaining teacher certification. Basic procedures consisted of identifying appropriate cost categories and gathering the required cost information. Major effects data from previous studies were reviewed and…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance, Expenditure per Student, Higher Education
Denton, Jon J.; Davis, Trina J.; Smith, Ben L.; Strader, R. Arlen; Clark, Francis E.; Wang, Li – eEducation Group, 2004
This project extending over three years was based on the premise that a digital divide exists between the technology skill levels of teacher education faculty and K-12 classroom teachers compared to those of undergraduate students. The Technology Mentor Fellowship Program (TMFP) matched technologically-proficient undergraduate students with K-12…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Mentors, Elementary Secondary Education, Technology Integration
Denton, Jon J.; Smith, Nick L. – 1984
Two alternative programs for students seeking secondary school teacher certification were compared for cost effectiveness. The most pronounced difference between individuals majoring in education and non-majors seeking teacher certification while completing degree requirements in their chosen field is the number of required semester hours of…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Education Majors, Evaluation Methods
Denton, Jon J.; Ash, Michael J. – 1978
A survey of former students from graduate programs in Educational Curriculum and Instruction and in Educational Psychology at Texas A & M University sought to determine graduates' employment patterns and professional profiles and their perceptions concerning the effectiveness of their programs. Fifty-two percent of the graduates responded to…
Descriptors: Curriculum Evaluation, Curriculum Study Centers, Education Majors, Education Work Relationship
Denton, Jon J. – 1988
Documented shortages of secondary mathematics and science teachers have occurred over a decade. Yet a program developed to enable individuals with academic preparation in mathematics and/or science to become teachers encountered difficulty in placing the students in paid teaching internships. Although benefits to school districts for participating…
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Program Costs, Program Descriptions, Program Development
Denton, Jon J. – 1988
Documented shortages of secondary mathematics and science teachers have occurred for over a decade. Yet a program developed to enable individuals with academic preparation in mathematics and/or science to become teachers encountered difficulty in placing the students in paid teaching internships. Although benefits to school districts for…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Mathematics Teachers, Program Costs, Program Descriptions
Denton, Jon J. – 1994
A state department of education funded 14 Centers for Professional Development and Technology (CPDTs) to establish teacher preparation programs that are technology enhanced and field based. The restructured programs were required to be collaboratively developed, with classroom teachers comprising the largest single constituency group. This paper…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Change, Educational Technology
