The Potential Impact of the Removal of a Middle Grades Licensure Band on Ohio’s Teacher Education Majors
Abstract
In 1998 Ohio replaced a comprehensive Grades 1–8 teacher license with separate licenses for grades PreK-3 (comprehensive) and 4-9 (dual subject). This change allowed teacher candidates to develop a deeper understanding of the content, curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques specific to the grade levels and contents included in their licensures. Recent legislation (Ohio House Bill 33) contained a provision to replace the early and middle grade bands with a comprehensive PreK-8 license. In this article, we examine the potential impact of this legislative change through a detailed survey of preservice teachers, highlighting their concerns and the broader implications for teacher preparation in Ohio.
Keywords: teacher preparation, licensure, grade bands, HB33
How to Cite:
O'Mellan, A., Kosko, K., Pachnowski, L., Matney, G. & Driskell, S., (2024) “The Potential Impact of the Removal of a Middle Grades Licensure Band on Ohio’s Teacher Education Majors”, Ohio Journal of School Mathematics 96, 47--56.
Rights: Anita O'Mellan, Karl W. Kosko, Lynne M. Pachnowski, Gabriel Matney, Shannon O. Driskell
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