ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
WHEREAS, written examinations for the purpose of qualifying beginning teachers are useful to test literacy and a fundamental knowledge of subject matter and educational principles; and
WHEREAS, these examinations must be field-tested to assure that they reflect both the content areas and pedagogical knowledge necessary for effective teaching:
RESOLVED, that teachers, through their union, have significant involvement in test review and selection; and
RESOLVED, that AFT will oppose the use of examinations for decisions related to retention, salary, or tenure; and
RESOLVED, that the American Federation of Teachers supports the use of an examination to qualify new teachers as part of a process which includes a full teacher education degree program and which tests the level of literacy, knowledge of subject matter, and pedagogy.
(1979)