Examining Incoming Identities in an
Alternative Certification Program in
Mathematics and Science

Patricia Friedrichsen; John Lannin; Sandra Abell; Fran Arbaugh; Mark Volkmann

doi:10.12973/ejmste/75316

Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science

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Patricia Friedrichsen ¹ ^* , John Lannin ¹, Sandra Abell ¹, Fran Arbaugh ¹, Mark Volkmann ¹

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¹ University of Missouri – Columbia, USA
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Abstract

In response to the shortage of qualified secondary mathematics and science teachers in the United States, alternative certification programs (ACPs) are proliferating. This study used identity as a theoretical lens to examine the incoming identities of 19 participants with post-baccalaureate degrees who entered an ACP. Within this cohort, the participants' incoming teacher identities ranged from "Always a Teacher" to "Late Deciders" to "Career Explorers." Participants held multiple non-teaching identities, some which supported their teacher identities (e.g., parent, tutor) while other identities (e.g., college instructor) created tension. Implications include recommendations for alternative certification program development and further research.

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alternative certification
identity
secondary mathematics education
secondary science education

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EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed, 2008 - Volume 4 Issue 2, pp. 169-182

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Friedrichsen, P., Lannin, J., Abell, S., Arbaugh, F., & Volkmann, M. (2008). Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 4(2), 169-182. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316

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Friedrichsen P, Lannin J, Abell S, Arbaugh F, Volkmann M. Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2008;4(2):169-82. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316

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Friedrichsen P, Lannin J, Abell S, Arbaugh F, Volkmann M. Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science. EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed. 2008;4(2), 169-182. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316

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Friedrichsen, Patricia, John Lannin, Sandra Abell, Fran Arbaugh, and Mark Volkmann. "Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education 2008 4 no. 2 (2008): 169-182. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316

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Friedrichsen, P., Lannin, J., Abell, S., Arbaugh, F., and Volkmann, M. (2008). Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 4(2), pp. 169-182. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316

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Friedrichsen, Patricia et al. "Examining Incoming Identities in an Alternative Certification Program in Mathematics and Science". Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, vol. 4, no. 2, 2008, pp. 169-182. https://doi.org/10.12973/ejmste/75316