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Dissertation
Traditional and Alternative Teacher Training Programs
University of West Florida Libraries
Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida
2005
Abstract
This study was conducted to compare a new university alternative certification program for teachers to traditional teacher education programs and determine areas of strength and weakness. First-year teachers from the alternative program and traditional programs were asked to complete surveys in order to answer 4 questions concerning their teacher training programs. Their commitment to teaching, preparation in the 12 areas of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices, and self-efficacy were compared. Statistical significance was determined using t tests and Pearson’s chi-square. Interviews were conducted with a sample of the participants to provide triangulation of the results. Both groups of alternative and traditional teachers believed they were equally prepared in all 12 areas of Florida Educator Accomplished Practices. When the data from both groups were combined, teachers in both programs believed that technology was an area of weakness. The alternative group had greater self-efficacy in the area of classroom management on the Ohio State Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale.
Details
- Title
- Traditional and Alternative Teacher Training Programs
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Contributors
- William H Evans (Committee Member) - University of West Florida, School of EducationLaura D. Tissington (Committee Member)Jill T. White (Committee Member) - University of West FloridaDavid L. Stout (Committee Chair)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries
- Format
- pdf
- Number of pages
- 106
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries to digitize and/or display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380090865106600
- Academic Unit
- School of Education
- Language
- English
- Awarding Institution
- University of West Florida; Doctor of Education (EDD)
- Theses and Dissertations
- Doctor of Education (EDD), University of West Florida