Alternative Certification Programs

question 29

Multiple Choice

Alternative certification programs

• A)allow people with 60 college hours to receive emergency certification to teach in elementary schools.
• B)require teachers to have a post-graduate degree before they can be fully certified to teach in high schools.
• C)allow college graduates with degrees in fields other than education to become certified to teach if they have "life experience" in industry, the military, or other relevant jobs.
• D)allow teachers helpers to earn college credits for supervised teaching experience.

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Definitions:

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, with difficulties in managing emotions and self-image.

Group Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy

A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy designed to help people understand and change patterns of behavior that are not helpful, originally developed for borderline personality disorder.

Social Skills Training

A therapeutic intervention designed to teach individuals effective communication techniques and strategies to interact appropriately in social settings.