Teacher Credential Programs and the Effect on Hiring: Does It Matter? - Bolton, David H.
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The number of proprietary (for-profit) colleges and traditional universities who offer online teacher credential programs is increasing, yet there is skepticism regarding the quality of such schools and credentialing programs. This study sought to understand the perceptions that school principals have, and whether or not it affects their decision to hire a teacher candidate from a for-profit school or online credential program. The research includes a survey of over 100 school principals and 20 in-depth interviews. This study is crucial for anyone considering a career in teaching, and their choice of colleges and credential programs.…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
The number of proprietary (for-profit) colleges and traditional universities who offer online teacher credential programs is increasing, yet there is skepticism regarding the quality of such schools and credentialing programs. This study sought to understand the perceptions that school principals have, and whether or not it affects their decision to hire a teacher candidate from a for-profit school or online credential program. The research includes a survey of over 100 school principals and 20 in-depth interviews. This study is crucial for anyone considering a career in teaching, and their choice of colleges and credential programs.
Autorenporträt
Dr. Bolton holds a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California. Since 1997 he has been a faculty member of the University of Phoenix where he has taught both in the classroom and online, and has been a teacher in California public schools since 2000. His research focuses on for-profit colleges and online educaton.