[kingu]

The funny thing is that I'm seeing more teachers start to become conservative after they go through the insanity of the credentialing program as they figure out on their own that the system is completely broken.

But truth be told, I wouldn't inflict that process on my worst enemy, much less my own flesh and blood. The liberal indoctrination program that is the credentialing process is just beyond any reason. The projects they stick prospective teachers with would make the DNC blush. And the student teachers are paired with some of the most liberal educators in the neighboring districts.

One student teacher I knew was paired with a teacher who had no control over his classroom, didn't bother to grade papers because everyone would get the questions wrong anyway, and simply gave a 'feeling' grade at the end of the semester. Those who acted like they might go to college got 'A's, those who didn't got 'C's.

[DuxFan4ever]

One student teacher I knew was paired with a teacher who had no control over his classroom, didn't bother to grade papers because everyone would get the questions wrong anyway, and simply gave a 'feeling' grade at the end of the semester.

The bad teachers are often the best example. After working with an ineffective teacher, a person who is reflective will learn how to do things in a way that is more effective. If you are not a reflective person or have a thin skin, being a teacher is not the profession to be in. Most of the extreme lib teachers are very cynical and unhappy people.

[Monterrosa-24]

"...the insanity of the credentialing program..."

Yes, read Rita Kramer's ED SCHOOL FOLLIES.

I became a certified history teacher and wound up teaching Spanish and Senior English. To become certified to teach Spanish I would have had to take lots of Spanish courses naturally but also more quack "methods courses".

My Masters is in Education so it is really worthless. I would not recommend it to anyone. Get a real education and avoid those "methods courses". Make your efforts at promoting Christian schools and homeschooling. Join the exodus from government schools.

[rwfromkansas]

I got to pick my teacher I am working with right now during student teaching. He is great, and a conservative.