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Is board certification necessary for school health educators?

M J Cleary1

  • 1Dept. of Allied Health, Slippery Rock University, PA 16057-1326.

The Journal of School Health
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Voluntary teacher certification aims to improve instruction and professional prestige. However, controversies exist, particularly regarding eligibility requirements and the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards' assessment methods compared to existing quality controls.

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Area of Science:

  • Education Policy
  • Professional Certification
  • Health Education

Background:

  • Voluntary certification by the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is promoted to enhance teaching quality and professional status.
  • A key controversy involves NBPTS's decision that a health education major is not required for board certification in school health.
  • The NBPTS asserts its assessment methods surpass current quality controls.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine controversies surrounding NBPTS voluntary certification.
  • To analyze the NBPTS's assessment approach in comparison to existing quality control mechanisms.
  • To propose policy strategies for maintaining the viability of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Main Methods:

  • Critical analysis of NBPTS certification policies and controversies.

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  • Comparative review of NBPTS assessment strategies against existing certification, accreditation, and external review processes.
  • Policy analysis and strategy formulation for health education certification.

    • Main Results:

    • The study identifies significant controversies regarding NBPTS eligibility criteria for school health certification.
    • Analysis indicates that existing certification, accreditation, and external review mechanisms provide a stronger basis for quality control than the NBPTS approach.
    • Evidence does not support the NBPTS's claim of assessment superiority over current quality controls.

    Conclusions:

    • The NBPTS's approach to voluntary teacher certification, particularly in health education, faces significant challenges and lacks demonstrated superiority over existing quality controls.
    • Existing mechanisms for certification and accreditation offer robust quality assurance in education.
    • Policy recommendations are needed to ensure the continued effectiveness and relevance of Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.