The Potential Impact of the Removal of a Middle Grades Licensure Band on Ohio’s Teacher Education Majors

Author(s)

• Anita O'Mellan, Youngstown State University
• Karl W. Kosko, Kent State University
• Lynne M. Pachnowski, University of Akron
• Gabriel T. Matney, Bowling Green State University
• Shannon O. Driskell, University of Dayton

Document Type

Article

Abstract

In 1998 Ohio replaced a comprehensive Grades 1–8 teacher license with separate licenses for grades PreK-3 (comprehensive) and 4-9 (dual subject). This change allowed teacher candidates to develop a deeper understanding of the content, curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques specific to the grade levels and contents included in their licensures. Recent legislation (Ohio House Bill 33) contained a provision to replace the early and middle grade bands with a comprehensive PreK-8 license. In this article, we examine the potential impact of this legislative change through a detailed survey of preservice teachers, highlighting their concerns and the broader implications for teacher preparation in Ohio.

Repository Citation

O'Mellan, Anita; Kosko, Karl W.; Pachnowski, Lynne M.; Matney, Gabriel T.; and Driskell, Shannon O., "The Potential Impact of the Removal of a Middle Grades Licensure Band on Ohio’s Teacher Education Majors" (2024). School of Inclusive Teacher Education Faculty Publications. 16.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/site_pub/16

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Publication Title

Ohio Journal of School Mathematics

DOI

10.18061/ojsm.4174

Start Page No.

47

End Page No.

56