[LM_NET] HIT: Canadian vs American teaching credentials

[Jennie <jennieteacher@GMAIL.COM>]

I got several dozen hits. It seems slightly different from State to State,
but overall...


*US teachers*: Most states let you teach after a B.A or B.S. Permanent
"teacher certificate" once you get a Masters.
*Can teachers*: Must have a B.A or B.S. and then complete a B.Ed before you
can teach.

I would argue that the Masters and the B.Ed. are the same level of
qualification. Both are required after an undergraduate degree in order to
get a "teaching license". The B.Ed. is a 1 to 2 year intensive course with
placement teaching.

So... is it fair to say the Canadians are getting a bum rap when they don't
get on the "Masters Level pay scale"?




Jennie Scott-McKenzie
EY-12 Library Media Specialist
International School of Belgrade, Serbia
IB World School
jennieteacher@gmail.com
jmckenzie@isb.rs

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