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The Legacy of Competency Testing and Licensure/Certification for the Teaching Profession

T. J. L. Chandler

Abstract

-ABSTRACT There have been :change-5 in approaches in certifying publiC school teachera,:but when viewed in historical perspective, these -have-.been.changes. in degree rather..than changes in kind. This paper:Charts-the:history ofcertifiCation/licensureand teacher testing.to...lacilitate -better...understanding of the issue. The second task:.-is-.to-ahowthi.influence. on the teaching profession of both teacher.testingand'licensure/dertifieation through-the use of ,hiSterical-ekamplesfrom -within and froth outside the.teaching profeasion.-COMparisous With -Medicine and law are made. The third task.-is-to,show.how 'important elements from the past might be used to inflUence public policy regarding teacher testing and licensure/certification in the future. (JD)

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Key concepts: Licensure, Certification, Task (project management), Perspective (graphical), Medical education, Psychology, Test (biology), Pedagogy