On 10/17/01 7:04 PM, "Mike Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I would like to see something that > accurately reflects the passion someone has for the molding minds in a > classroom. I have no idea what that may be. There has to be some sort of > compromise where a person can prove their content knowledge while > simultaneously demonstrating their passion. I go back and forth on the subject, but I'm beginning to think that the state should certify only the most basic competencies and skills, and open teaching up to more and more people. Defining what teachers should know and be able to do at various levels is a slippery slope--witness the trouble the NBPTS is having from critics as they try to do this. -ML -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
