Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators

Autor/in	Hogan, Kathleen Ann
Titel	Alternative Certification: A Comparison of Factors Affecting the Motivations of General and Special Educators
Quelle	(2010), (122 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, University of North Texas
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	978-1-1243-4769-1
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Focus Groups; Teacher Shortage; Special Education Teachers; Alternative Teacher Certification; Teacher Motivation; Program Effectiveness; Comparative Analysis; Surveys; Decision Making; School Choice; Teacher Attitudes; General Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Lehrermangel; Special education; Teacher; Teachers; Sonderpädagoge; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Survey; Umfrage; Befragung; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Choice of school; Schulwahl; Lehrerverhalten; Allgemein bildendes Schulwesen; Allgemeinbildung
Abstract	This study was developed to examine the motivations of individuals who chose alternative routes to teacher certification and what they believe were the strengths and weaknesses of their alternative certification preparation (ACP). Data accrued from this study were based on a 55-item online survey and participant information from an online focus group. The study compared the differences between general and special educators in regards to the motivating factors affecting the decision to become a teacher, remain a teacher, and in choosing a non-university-based ACP, as well as the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the ACP. The results from the survey suggest there are differences in the motivating factors affecting general and special educator's decision to become a teacher and to remain a teacher. Additional survey results suggest there are no differences in the reason these two groups chose a non-university-based ACP. The results of the survey and the online focus group were comparable for these two groups. The remainder of this dissertation includes a review of literature related to teacher shortages and teacher preparation including alternative certification. Additionally, information on the results and analysis of the study are discussed, as well as recommendations for future research. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10