Removing the Barriers for Teacher Candidates.

Finn, Chester E., Jr.; Madigan, Kathleen

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ERIC Number: EJ637138

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Publication Date: 2001

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Removing the Barriers for Teacher Candidates.

Finn, Chester E., Jr.; Madigan, Kathleen

Educational Leadership, v58 n8 p29-31,36 May 2001

Argues that conventional approaches to teacher training and certification deter interested and talented people from entering the teaching profession. Suggests combination of alternative certification programs and school-level accountability may help to increase the supply of quality teachers. (PKP)

Descriptors: Accountability, Alternative Teacher Certification, Compensation (Remuneration), Elementary Secondary Education, Innovation, Preservice Teachers, Teacher Certification, Teacher Education, Teacher Shortage

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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