We received a notice from one of our researcher’s open scholarship networks that our work had been cited recently.
- Rob Power
- Belinda Gimbert
- Dean Cristol
- Helga Hambrock
Abstract – Teacher preparation in Canada and the United States has traditionally relied on residency-based degree programs which often exclude candidates who are unable to leave their communities or jobs for multiyear, on-campus training. This research examined the effectiveness of alternative online teacher preparation models. Ohio’s Intensive Pedagogical Training Institute (IPTI) and Alternative Resident Educator Institute (AREI), both launched in 2010, along with Cape Breton University’s accelerated online Bachelor of Education program, launched in 2024, expanded access for underserved candidates. Quality assurance metrics indicated that the online format and accelerated pace of CBU’s program did not negatively impact the academic or professional success of its graduates compared to those from traditional programs. The findings underscore that online pathways are equally effective and promote greater equity and access in the teaching profession.
The actual document that was cited was the State of the Nation: K-12 E-Learning in Canada 2023 report.