Course Description
This course serves as the preliminary course for candidates who hold a bachelor’s or advanced degree from a regionally accredited college or university and are interested in obtaining a job as a teacher. Successful graduates of this program will earn their certificate of eligibility and be able to seek employment as a teacher in the state of New Jersey.
The fifty-hour course is offered entirely online and includes a combination of Zoom classes, voluntary office hours, asynchronous web modules, digital classroom observations and analysis, and a culminating performance assessment centered on planning for instruction and engaging students in learning.
Some of the many topics covered during this course will include:
- Educational Terminology
- Classroom Management
- Planning for Instruction and Assessment
- Instructing and Engaging Students in Learning
- Assessing Student Learning
- Supporting Diverse Student Needs
- Resume/Cover Letter Design
- Interview Preparation
Course Requirements: Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and meet the state
GPA Requirement:
- Applicants who graduated prior to September 1, 2016: 2.75 or higher
- Applicants who graduated after September 1, 2016: 3.0 or higher
Cost: $500.00
2023 Course Dates
- July 14 to July 23
- August 11 to August 20
- September 29 to October 8
- October 20 to October 29
- December 1 to December 10
Contact
Frank Riley
50 Hour Preservice Teacher Training Course Manager