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(1), 47--56. doi: https://doi.org/10.18061/ojsm.4174
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Anita O'Mellan, Karl W. Kosko, Lynne M. Pachnowski, Gabriel Matney, Shannon O. Driskell