Dec
9
DETC - Why DETC Accredited is Important When Considering an Online School
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The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) was founded in 1926. The DETC is a non-governmental, non-profit, educational organization. They operate the DETC Accrediting Commission which was established in 1955. Their founding principles are to promote ethical and sound business and education standards delivered through distance learning.
The DETC Accrediting Commision reviews institutions and identifies and accredits those that have attained and maintained the identifed minimum standard practices. DETC considers all types of distance learning offered by an institution including degree, non-degree, vocational, avocational programs.
When choosing a distance learning school, being accredited by DETC can play an important role in your decision to enroll. You can be assured that the institution will provide the quality and standards of education it advertises. You are also assured of other factors including quality program of study, instructors, facilities, and equipment.
Dec
9
How to Get a Teaching Credential Online
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Getting a teaching credential can be done online. There are many reasons why someone would choose getting their credential online. Besides the convenience, many people are changing careers and find that they need to keep their current job while going to school. Getting a credential over the internet allows one to go to work during the day and focus on the courses whenever is convenient. (usually at night or on the weekends) Other reasons why someone would pursue a teaching credential online is because of family obligations and travel restrictions.
There are many offerings for getting a credential through the internet. One such program is called CalStateTEACH. The curriculum is delivered online. Students use print, CD-ROMs, and the web to learn. Students also have “class discussions” via the internet.
They offer two types of programs - student teaching and intern program. In the student teaching option, students conduct fieldwork in terms one and two. In terms three and four, the student teaching is conducted with local school districts.
The other option is the employed teacher option. This route is for someone already currently teaching in California in a multiple subject class and needs a credential. The other qualification is if a person is expecting to be employed in a multiple subject classroom in time for the start of this program.