Author: Laurie O'Shea Canfield

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Published: 2011

Total Pages: 45

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In Florida, as well as many other states, PreK-12 art teachers can be certified through Alternative Certification Programs (ACP). While the ACP format provides opportunities for Bachelor degree holders to earn teaching certification while working in their own classrooms, the program is designed as a "one size fits all" to cover all subject areas and grade levels. As someone with a Bachelor degree in Art who went through a ACP to become certified K-12 art teacher in Florida, I found the preparation I received less than adequate. The purpose of this project-in-lieu of thesis was to research the alternative certification process for Florida art teachers and then to create a Web-based "Survival Guide" for new program completers entering the classroom for the first time. In addition to my research on ACPs, survey responses and interviews from art educators in the field as well as my own experience going through the ACP process provided additional material to support the design of the Web-based guide. The site includes information about the Florida Teacher Certification Process, Sunshine State Standards, Curriculum Models, Lesson Plans, Classroom Management and Preparation, Professional Development, Technology in the Art Room, and Community Involvement.