Re: Certification (fwd)

[Keith Fisher <pchs_st_kf@NOECA.OHIO.GOV>]

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 1997 11:11:50 -0500 (EST)
From: pchs_st_kf@noeca.ohio.gov
To: oelma-l@K12.MEC.OHIO.GOV
Subject: Re: Certification

In regards to this topic of discussion, I render the following for digestion:

I went through all my undergraduate study with the intention of being a
teacher and a media specialist.  I had the same classes as those who were
pursuing a subject area teaching certification. I received my Bachelor's
in both media and another area along with certification in those areas.
Needless to say, there are some in the library media field who choose not
to recognize the fact that there were other Universities which had
certification programs such as the University of Toledo.  When I went
through their program, it was a state certified program.  Those
individuals in our field who earned their library of science degrees,
somehow feel that we did not receive the proper certification and were
not recognized by the state.

I would have to agree, that those college professors who have had no
classroom experience other than the college and preach theory, do not
have a handle as to how the real world in education functions.  It is
wonderful to see that many colleges and universities are requiring that
new professors have time in elementary or secondary arenas.  These
individuals can definately speak from experience.

Whether it is and MLS program or an Educational Media program, the end
result is service.  We are to help guide individuals in what ever
capacity we can to fullfill their needs.

Keith Fisher
District Media Coordinator
Port Clinton City Schools
Port Clinton, Ohio USA
PCHS_ST_KF@noeca.ohio.gov

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