GA TAPP vs MAT routes

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GA TAPP vs MAT routes

by Sandy

Mar 5, 2014

Hello,

I am currently an executive assistant and I despise my job. I am considering getting into the field of education. I have a bachelors degree in English, and I graduated from undergrad in 2005.

In researching the various ways to get into teaching, it looks like my only options are to go into the GA TAPP program, or to get a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Are these truly my only options, or is there another route I am missing?

If anyone has done either of these routes, which would be the better option and why? I am just starting to do some research on this, but wanted to get the opinions of real teachers and/or others who have gone through either of these programs.

Thank you!

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Archie Hello sandy I have the same question regarding GATAAP . I am in nj and planning to move to GA soon. I wated to know more about this program and how successful can be. How are the jobs there if I do this. Please share if you know any details. I am a PG in sciences. Thanx Archie On 3/05/14, Sandy wrote: > Hello, > > I am currently an executi...See More

Mar 25, 2014

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Former Teacher As a former teacher, I went the GATAPP route. However, I would not recommend going the GATAPP route today since many school districts will not consider GATAPP candidates. Many employment applications ask for student teaching experience as a way to screen out TAPP applicants.

As a GATAPP candidate, you participate in a learn as you earn pro...See MoreAs a former teacher, I went the GATAPP route. However, I would not recommend going the GATAPP route today since many school districts will not consider GATAPP candidates. Many employment applications ask for student teaching experience as a way to screen out TAPP applicants.

As a GATAPP candidate, you participate in a learn as you earn program. You are not considered a certified teacher at this point, but you are allowed to teach in the classroom. You start off with a two week induction program where you're exposed to the fundamentals of teaching. Then you enter the classroom and teach while completing your portfolio and attending seminars to prepare you for the classroom. The program can last one or two years. During this time, you must pass your subject exam. At the end of the program, you will be considered a fully certified teacher.

In the MAT Program, you actually attend an intense one to two year program, where you take college courses to earn your degree and teacher certification. Administrators prefer this route since you get much more focused training on the concepts of teaching. You also will do student teaching to help you get an idea of what to expect in today's classroom. After completing this program, you become a fully certified teacher.

GATAPP was a solution during a time where districts needed to hire teachers due to Georgia's push for low class sizes and growing student population. In today's economy, however, districts have been granted waivers to raise class sizes, which reduces the number of teachers needed in the classroom. As a result, districts have been cutting teacher positions, and principals are very selective in whom they hire for future positions.

If you really want to enter the teaching profession, go the MAT route, but realize that securing a position can be difficult unless you are willing to teach in a rough district. Only go the GATAPP route if you need money right away, but remember that TAPP teachers are

On 3/25/14, Archie wrote: > > Hello sandy > > I have the same question regarding GATAAP . I > am in nj and planning to move > to GA soon. I wated to know > more about this program and how successful can > be. How are > the jobs there if I do this. Please share if you know any > details. I > am a PG in sciences. > Thanx > Archie > On 3/05/14, > Sandy wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> I am currently an executive assistant and I despise my job. >> I am considering getting into the field of education. I have >> a bachelors degree in English, and I graduated from >> undergrad in 2005. >> >> In researching the various ways to get into teaching, it >> looks like my only options are to go into the GA TAPP >> program, or to get a Masters of Arts in Teaching. Are these >> truly my only options, or is there another route I am missing? >> >> If anyone has done either of these routes, which would be >> the better option and why? I am just starting to do some >> research on this, but wanted to get the opinions of real >> teachers and/or others who have gone through either of these >> programs. >> >> Thank you!

Apr 29, 2014

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