A groundbreaking study has found that the tests we teachers are required to pass have little value in determining whether a candidate will be a good teacher. Wow. Quick, call the papers. Oh, wait, someone already called USA Today with the shocking news.
And here I thought there was something wrong with me last year. After I passed one of those content-specific exams (required to add an area of certification), I didn't feel any smarter or more competent than before. I wonder why that was? *smacks head* Duh! (can you see the sarcasm dripping here?)
If you're interested in the article, it's on the USA Today website here:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2006-04-09-teachers_x.htm
What do you have to say? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
Have you had to take one of these magic exams that determines your competence?
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