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Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?
Posted by Amanda on 6/23/08
I agree with Boston. The test isn't about how well you teach, it is
about how well you know your content area. The test is hard; I got
straight A's at Bridgewater State, which has one of the best but
toughest teaching programs around, and I only scored a 78 on the MTEL.
The MTEL is set-up like the MCAS Exams our 10th grade students take
but it's longer and geared toward college curriculum. On 6/16/08, Same Boat wrote:
>
> 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.
>>>
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 4/25/08, by Curious.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 4/26/08, by Mrs R.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 4/26/08, by Mrs. D..
- Re: ReMRS d, 4/26/08, by Mrs R.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 4/26/08, by Mrs D.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 4/27/08, by Ms. S.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 4/27/08, by Mrs R.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 4/27/08, by Mrs. R.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 5/06/08, by Shannon from Hingham.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 5/07/08, by Personally.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?-To Mrs.R, 5/08/08, by Shannon Tabor.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 5/20/08, by moi.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 5/20/08, by a moi de votre ami.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 6/05/08, by Boston.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 6/09/08, by moi.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 6/16/08, by Same Boat.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 6/23/08, by Amanda.
- Re: Are MTELs keeping potential teachers away?, 6/24/08, by JG.
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