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Title: The Road Less Travelled: Alternative Pathways for Teacher Candidates
Language: English
Authors: Rob Power, Belinda Gimbert, Dean Cristol, Helga Hambrock
Source: International Journal of E-Learning & Distance Education. 2025 40(2).
Availability: Canadian Network for Innovation in Education. 260 Dalhousie Street Suite 204, Ottawa, ON K1N 7E4, Canada. Tel: 613-241-0018; Fax: 613-241-0019; e-mail: journalofde@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijede.ca/index.php/jde
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 41
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Self Concept Measures, Self Efficacy, Preservice Teachers, Alternative Teacher Certification, Teacher Education Programs, Acceleration (Education), Electronic Learning, Virtual Classrooms, Distance Education, Access to Education, Employment Opportunities, Adults, Student Motivation, Outcomes of Education, Underserved Students
Geographic Terms: Canada, Ohio
Assessment and Survey Identifiers: Teachers Sense of Efficacy Scale
ISSN: 2292-8588
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 multi-year, on-campus training. This research examined the effectiveness of an alternative online teacher preparation model. 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 Cape Breton University'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.
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Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: EJ1494280
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