The Teacher Education Program is overseen
by the Center of Pedagogy, a unique structure at Montclair State
University. To learn more about the Teacher Education Program,
refer to the links below. To learn more about the Center of Pedagogy,
click
here.
The Teacher Education Program is the central
focus of the Center of Pedagogy, therefore, most of the programs
and offices overseen by the Center of Pedagogy support Teacher
Education students. Below are links to the programs, offices,
and services that are under the auspices of the Center of Pedagogy.
Montclair State's Teacher Education Program
includes a number distinctive features, including a network of partner
schools which provide urban and suburban settings where students complete
their field experiences and a programmatic emphasis on teaching for
critical thinking. The Teacher Education Program was awarded the Christa
McAuliffe Showcase for Excellence award by the American Association
of State Colleges and Universities for its collaboration with public
schools and is one of the programs selected from across the nation to
become a member of The Center for Educational Renewal at the University
of Washington, as well as The National Network for Educational Renewal
founded by John Goodlad. The Teacher Education Program received
the 2002 Best Practices Award in Support of Diversity from the American
Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. The commitment of the faculty in the Teacher Education Program
is to the enculturation of students into a political and social democracy,
the moral dimensions of teaching, as well as competence and knowledge
both in pedagogy and the content to be taught. The program is considered
a national model for other colleges and universities.
The Teacher Education Program at Montclair State reflects a balance
between a liberal education and professional preparation. The program
combines general education, subject-matter (major) specialization and
professional preparation. The professional component addresses four
broad areas: the curriculum, student development and learning, the classroom
and the school, and effective teaching practices. Special emphasis is
placed upon the research findings related to effective teaching. All
Teacher Education candidates must complete a field experience in an
urban school as part of the program. The specific objectives of the
Program are described in the Teacher Education Program Handbook, which
may be purchased in the University Bookstore or downloaded at
http://cehs.montclair.edu/academic/cop/TeacherHandbook.pdf
The requirements for teacher certification are subject to changes in
state regulations and university policy. Such changes will be publicized;
however, students must regularly consult with departmental advisors
and the most current edition of the Teacher Education Program Handbook
to stay aware of recent developments.
The Teacher Education Program provides a sequence of professional courses
and field experiences leading to teacher certification upon passing
all required standardized test assessment (Praxis II Series), while
the student majors in a particular field of interest. Field experiences
are collaboratively coordinated by Montclair State and the Montclair
State University Network for Educational Renewal, a partnership with
more than 24 local school districts. The graduate is recommended for certification
to teach in all New Jersey public schools and is legally qualified to
apply for certification in other member states of the
Interstate Certification Compact.Please note that United States citizenship is required for
standard permanent New Jersey teacher certification.
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