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An Online Professional Development Model for Pre-service Teacher Education
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E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, in Vancouver, Canada ISBN 978-1-880094-57-0 Publisher: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), San Diego, CA

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Abstract: Accelerate Online/OPTIONS is a three component program for certifying secondary mathematics and science teachers in Texas. The Accelerate Online/OPTIONS program provides those possessing or pursuing science degrees with an online program of education that can be completed in 12-18 months. The Online Curriculum consists of 35 online modules developed to engage the candidate with issues identified as necessary for a beginning teacher by the Texas Board of Educator Certification. The Field Based Experience consists of a 40 clock-hour supervised teaching field experience in a secondary school during the initial phase of the program. The final program component is a paid internship where candidates are supported by a trained mentor and an university supervisor, who guide, observe and provide constructive feedback to the interns during their year-long development as a beginning teacher. Over three years, program applicants have increased three fold.

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Denton, J., Davis, T., Smith, B.L., Beason, L. & Strader, R.A. (2005). An Online Professional Development Model for Pre-service Teacher Education. In G. Richards (Ed.), Proceedings of E-Learn 2005--World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education (pp. 617-624). Vancouver, Canada: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved August 6, 2024 from .

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