This study is based on data collected during 6 years (12 semesters) in the secondary science methods courses at an urban university in Southern California. The secondary science credential candidates were teaching on emergency permits or internship credentials in local urban secondary schools. They taught science during the day and pursued their…

The present report is the product of an ENQA (European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education) Bologna Seminar "Quality Assurance in Transnational Education: from words to action" hosted by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA, UK) in London in December, 2008. The seminar discussed the current trends in Transnational…

A report on the Association for Educational Communication and Technology's task forces on certification and accreditation. (HB)

A definition of instructional technology in reference to accreditation and certification criteria. (HB)

The occupational certificate would be a statement of an individual's specific proficiencies that are job-related and job-predictive. The Regional Examining Institute would develop and administer examinations for academic degrees; develop and implement credentialling mechanisms for specific, job-related skills; and play important roles in…

Regulations governing the certification of teachers, administrators, and other school personnel in the state of Pennsylvania are set forth. (JD)

In considering the possibility of certifying specialists in speech communication, it is helpful to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of credentialling standards, to survey certification procedures in other professions, and to identify the steps that would have to be taken to begin a certification program. Two advantages of certification…

A credential called the Child Development Associate (CDA) was the focus of this study. Based on the competence of child care staff, it offers two benefits: it may be fair and accurate without resorting to impractical requirements of education and experience, and its recognition may benefit workers' careers. Credentialed and noncredentialed groups…

Since November 1966, the Research Committee of Ohio Council of the International Reading Association (IRA) has been working for Reading Certification in Ohio. By December 1967, contact was established with the State Department of Education through the Division of Teacher Education and Certification, and definite plans for recommendations for…

This book is the result of analyses made of the application forms and other materials given by the department of education registrars and heads of qualification evaluation services in Canada to out-of-province teachers seeking certification and assessment of their salary category status. This report is divided into two parts. Part A contains six…

This paper argues that the present system of teacher certification in New York State fails to adequately identify criteria for competency and suggests ways to improve this situation. The writer states that too much emphasis has been placed on the means by which certification is achieved while too little emphasis has been placed on the goal of…

This is the report of a working party appointed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science giving their recommendations for the establishment of a teaching council for England and Wales which would provide a measure of professional self-government and a register of qualified teachers. After a brief introduction reviewing the background of…

Reviews the current (1987) certification requirements for principals in the 50 states. Speculates about future changes. Includes four tables. (Author/MD)

The provisions of the Convention on the Recognition of Studies, Diplomas and Degrees concening Higher Education in the States belonging to the European Region, in effect since 1982 are reviewed, along with a report of progress made in putting its principles and provisions into practice internationally. (MSE)

The author argues that it is time for the traditional role of staff developer to be strengthened through an enhanced form of personal professional development, professionalization, and promotion of a new professional image. He presents a model program featuring accreditation as opposed to certification. (Author/CH)