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Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?
Posted by Same Boat on 6/16/08


    I am in the same boat. I went to school in Rhode Island and passed
    their requirements to get into the education program. I also passed
    the Rhode Island teachers test and am certified(eled.and sped)in R.I..
    I then went on to get my Masters degree in Sped 5-12. I am currently
    in a CAGS program. I have been teaching in Massachusetts in the same
    position (sped) for the last three years.
    The problem is that I have been on a waiver for the last three years
    because I can't pass the MTEL. I have taken the prep classes at
    Bridgewater, Umass Dartmouth, and Cambridge College.---More than
    once--. I am horrible at multiple choice questions. I get full credit
    for the open response questions.
    The MTEL should not be the only indicator of being a qualified
    teacher. I have a coworker who has taught at a community college
    (math), but is going to be laid off because he can't pass the MTEL
    math portion. This clearly makes no sense. I don't agree with the
    three strikes, but there needs to be other information that should be
    taken into account. I also know people who are good test takers, get
    certified, but can't teach.


    On 6/09/08, moi wrote:
    > Yes, agreed. Content is extremely important. Which is why I
    > majored in Spanish, and studied abroad, to get as much out of my
    > undergrad career as possible. The Spanish MTEL is a bit ridiculous
    > however. I graduated with A's and B's, a 3.6 gpa, in my subject
    > area, but cant pass this test? I guess I'll just teach in RI,
    > where I passed a test that was more reasonable.
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > On 6/05/08, Boston wrote:
    >> The MTEL is not for determining your ability to teach, it is for
    > determining your content
    >> knowledge. I think that is extremely important.
    >>
    >> On 5/20/08, moi wrote:
    >>> I just graduated from a school in RI, with a double major and
    >>> I received a B.A.S. I am from Massachusetts, and would like to
    >>> teach in MA, however, I cannot seem to pass the MTEL that I
    >>> need to. I took all of the RI tests, which are accepted in 48
    >>> other states. I think it is kind of ridiculous to be honest,
    >>> and a test should not determine your ability to teach at all.
    >>

     
     

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