The effectiveness of the Non-traditional teacher certification training program in Arkansas based on interviews by supervising principals and Non-traditional teachers from the 2006--2008 cohort
by Hall, Vicki LeeAnn, Ed.D., UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, 2008, 90 pages; 3341213

Abstract:

This qualitative study was done to determine the effectiveness of Non-traditionally trained teachers in Arkansas. Interviews of 12 Non-traditionally licensed teachers (NTLs) and their supervising principals were recorded, transcribed and analyzed. Findings revealed that NTLs are as effective in professionalism and classroom management as traditionally trained teachers (TTTs). NTLs reported the greatest challenge of the NTL program was budgeting time. Principals were impressed with NTLs willingness to accept constructive criticism and the diversity NTLs brought into the classroom. NTLs all reported they would go through the program again. Reasons included they could earn a paycheck during the training process. NTLs entered the program because they felt called to teach. Overall, principals had no hiring preference between NTLs and TTTs.

 
Advisor
SchoolUNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
SourceDAI/A 69-12, p. , Mar 2009
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsElementary education; Teacher education; Secondary education
Publication Number3341213
Adobe PDF Access the complete dissertation:
 

» Find an electronic copy at your library.
  Use the link below to access a full citation record of this graduate work:
  http://gateway.proquest.com/openurl%3furl_ver=Z39.88-2004%26res_dat=xri:pqdiss%26rft_val_fmt=info:ofi/fmt:kev:mtx:dissertation%26rft_dat=xri:pqdiss:3341213
  If your library subscribes to the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) database, you may be entitled to a free electronic version of this graduate work. If not, you will have the option to purchase one, and access a 24 page preview for free (if available).

About ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
With over 2.3 million records, the ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) database is the most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses in the world. It is the database of record for graduate research.

The database includes citations of graduate works ranging from the first U.S. dissertation, accepted in 1861, to those accepted as recently as last semester. Of the 2.3 million graduate works included in the database, ProQuest offers more than 1.9 million in full text formats. Of those, over 860,000 are available in PDF format. More than 60,000 dissertations and theses are added to the database each year.

If you have questions, please feel free to visit the ProQuest Web site - http://www.proquest.com - or call ProQuest Hotline Customer Support at 1-800-521-3042.