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ERIC Number: EJ314360
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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Harvard Graduate School MidCareer Math and Science Program.
Merseth, Katherine K.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v14 n4 p239-41 Feb 1985
Describes a Harvard University program where midcareer professionals are being retrained as high school mathematics and science teachers. Factors contributing to the program's success include changing demographics/requirements in secondary schools and participant's desire to share their science knowledge with young people. The program's links to the business/technical community are emphasized. (DH)
Descriptors: Career Change, Higher Education, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Teachers, Midlife Transitions, Preservice Teacher Education, Science Education, Science Teachers, Secondary Education, Special Degree Programs, Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Programs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Administrators; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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