Introduction to Teaching 24 hour Pre-Service
The New Jersey Department of Education recently approved The Introduction to Teaching 24 Hour Pre-service Program that Bergen Community College offers in partnership with New Jersey City University, and participating NJ Community Colleges.
Introduction to Teaching is a new requirement from the New Jersey Department of Education for everyone who applies for a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) and enrolls in an alternate route teacher certification program.
It is a non-credit course with 20 hours of class work and 4 hours of classroom observation. All classroom observations must occur in the intended area of one’s CE.
Upon the completion of the course, students receive a certificate from the New Jersey Department of Education, which must be included in their applications for Certificates of Eligibility
Tuition for this course is $200.
In order to participate in this program, the candidate must minimally:
- Hold a bachelor or master's degree with degree conferral noted on official transcripts from a regionally accredited four year college or university
- Possess a 2.50 GPA when a 4.00 equals an "A" for degrees conferred 8/31/04 or earlier or possess a 2.75 GPA when a 4.00 equals an "A" for degrees conferred 9/1/04 or later
The following topics will be covered in this course.
- An Overview of the Teaching Profession
- Classroom Management
- Assessment Tools
- Lesson Plans
- Learning Strategies
- Job Search Strategies for Teachers
- Diversity in the Classroom
- The Implementation of Technology
- Classroom Observations
2009-2010 Schedule
| November 2009 |
| SD 005 001 |
Tuesdays |
November 3 - December 1, 2009 |
6-10pm |
| SD 005 002 |
Thursdays |
November 12 - December 17, 2009
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6pm-10pm |
| January 2010 |
| SD 005 002 |
Tuesdays
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January 5 - February 2, 2010
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6pm-10pm |
| SD 005 001 |
Thursdays |
January 7 - February 4, 2010 |
6pm-10pm |
SD 005 003
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Saturdays
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January 30 - February 27, 2010 |
9:30am-1:30pm |
| March 2010 |
| SD 005 006 |
Tuesdays |
March 30 - April 27, 2010
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6pm-10pm |
| SD 005 004 |
Thursdays |
March 11 - April 15, 2010 |
6pm-10pm |
| SD 005 005 |
Saturdays |
March 20 - April 24, 2010 |
9:30am-1:30pm |
Introduction to Teaching will be offered every 1 to 2 months throughout the year. The extended Spring schedule will be available soon.
Learn more about Bergen Community College's NPTNJ program.
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