TY - JOUR
T1 - Examining incoming identities in an alternative certification program in mathematics and science
AU - Friedrichsen, Patricia
AU - Lannin, John
AU - Abell, Sandra
AU - Arbaugh, Fran
AU - Volkmann, Mark
PY - 2008/5
Y1 - 2008/5
N2 - In response to the shortage of qualified secondary mathematics and science teachers in the United States, alternative certification programs (ACPs) are proliferating. This study used identity as a theoretical lens to examine the incoming identities of 19 participants with post-baccalaureate degrees who entered an ACP. Within this cohort, the participants' incoming teacher identities ranged from "Always a Teacher" to "Late Deciders" to "Career Explorers." Participants held multiple non-teaching identities, some which supported their teacher identities (e.g., parent, tutor) while other identities (e.g., college instructor) created tension. Implications include recommendations for alternative certification program development and further research.
AB - In response to the shortage of qualified secondary mathematics and science teachers in the United States, alternative certification programs (ACPs) are proliferating. This study used identity as a theoretical lens to examine the incoming identities of 19 participants with post-baccalaureate degrees who entered an ACP. Within this cohort, the participants' incoming teacher identities ranged from "Always a Teacher" to "Late Deciders" to "Career Explorers." Participants held multiple non-teaching identities, some which supported their teacher identities (e.g., parent, tutor) while other identities (e.g., college instructor) created tension. Implications include recommendations for alternative certification program development and further research.
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U2 - 10.12973/ejmste/75316
DO - 10.12973/ejmste/75316
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:53649094596
SN - 1305-8215
VL - 4
SP - 169
EP - 182
JO - Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
JF - Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education
IS - 2
ER -