1. AMTE January 20071 Studying Alternative Certification: A Tale of Two Research Projects John Lannin, Kathryn Chval, Fran Arbaugh, Aina Appova, Ryan Nivens, Travis Olson, Sarah Pomerenke, Troy Regis University of Missouri-Columbia

2. AMTE January 20072 Overview Background on Alt Cert Teacher Knowledge Framework Policy Framework Examination of Research Instruments Closing Remarks & Comments

3. AMTE January 20073 Background on Alt Cert Increased demand for mathematics teachers 28-33% of mathematics teachers lack proper certification (Ingersoll, 1999; Olson, 2000) Alt cert has a mixed record in recruiting and preparing teachers (Wilson, Floden, & Ferrini-Mundy, 2002)

4. AMTE January 20074 Missouri Context for Alt Cert Act creating Alt Cert (Fall 2000) in high needs areas Considerable Variation in Alt Cert Program Design in Missouri Program at MU has two tracks Accelerated 15 month program Full-time teaching 24-month program

5. AMTE January 20075 Background on Two Studies ProjectFocusGrain Size Duration #1Teacher Knowledge IndividualProgram into first year of teaching #2PolicyProgramProgram into Teaching

6. AMTE January 20076 Researching Science and Mathematics Teacher Learning in Alternative Certification Models Research Questions What do teachers learn and what facilitates their learning of: mathematical content for teaching? mathematics learners? mathematics curriculum? mathematics instructional strategies? assessment? What constrains the development of these aspects of teacher knowledge?

7. AMTE January 20077 A Model of Teacher Knowledge Pedagogical Content Knowledge (Grossman, 1990; Magnusson, Krajcik, & Borko, 1999; Shulman, 1986) Learners Curriculum Assessment Instructional Strategies Assessment

8. AMTE January 20078 Alternative Teacher Certification Programs Study What logic models guide Missouri ATCPs? What are the characteristics of teachers entering formal ATCPs? What are the characteristics of secondary mathematics and science teachers participating in Missouri’s ATCPs relative to traditionally certified mathematics and science teachers? To what extent do ATCP mathematics and science teachers use instructional practices that meet or exceed national teaching standards for those subjects? What outcomes are associated with the various routes to alternative certification relative to traditionally certified mathematics and science teachers in Missouri?

9. AMTE January 20079 Policy Framework Policy Impetus: Teacher Shortages Target Population: Returning Professionals Inputs: ｧ Preservice education ｧ Inservice coursework ｧ Inservice mentoring Outcomes: Alleviate shortages Produce qualified teachers Increase teacher retention Increase #s of underrepresented teacher groups Improve quality of student learning Outputs: Certified Teachers Professional experience Professional knowledge Underrepresented groups Program quality Mentor quality School context support Transfer of content knowledge to classroom Acquisition of pedagogical knowledge Application of pedagogical and content knowledge Retention in the profession Program Logic Assumptions

10. AMTE January 200710 Comparing Policy and Teacher Knowledge Perspectives Teacher Knowledge Lens Policy Lens

11. AMTE January 200711 Examining Research Instruments Teacher Knowledge 1. Entry Task and Interview (PCK) 2. Video Analysis Task (Orientations) 3. Stimulated Recall (PCK in action) Policy 4. Survey of Readiness to Teach (Programmatic Preparation) 5. Post-observation Protocol (Knowledge Application)

12. AMTE January 200712 Small-group Discussion Understand the data collection tool and its uses to collect data about teacher education students/programs. Discuss how you can use/adapt the tool to learn about the teacher education students/programs at your institution.

13. AMTE January 200713 Connect to Your Context and the Broader Context Based on the discussion in this session what are the implications for your work? Other questions or comments related to research/program evaluation on the topics of teacher knowledge, alternative certification, or policy

14. AMTE January 200714 Researching Science and Mathematics Teacher Learning in Alternative Certification Models Sandra AbellMark Volkmann Pat FriedrichsenPat Brown Enrique ParejaDeanna Lankford Christa JacksonMatt Webb

15. AMTE January 200715 Alternative Teacher Certification Programs Study Jay ScribnerMotoko Akiba Adam BickfordMichelle Lee Liz Valentine

16. AMTE January 200716 Contact: LanninJ@missouri.edu