State Professional Standards/practices Commissions Or Boards

Download or read book State Professional Standards/practices Commissions Or Boards written by K. Forbis Jordan and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This monograph explores the implicit and explicit public policy issues inherent in the debate over who is responsible for teacher certification and standards. A question is raised on the process to be used in making key decisions about the content of teacher education programs and entry into teaching. The issue of whether state agencies will continue to set the policies that determine entry into teaching or whether national teacher organizations in concert with non-public agencies will become the dominant force is discussed. The role of schools, colleges and departments of education is also examined. National teacher organizations have supported the creation of standards/practices commissions, but current pressures for creating these bodies are coming from education reform advocates as well as state political figures. Interest in creating commissions appears to be high, and this may contribute to dramatic changes in the structure and content of teacher preparation programs. It is pointed out that opportunities to have more power in setting licensing standards and reviewing professional practices may be short-lived unless educators are perceived as capable of meeting the challenge. (JD)