How to Become an Education Administrator in Michigan

Learn how to become an Education Administrator or School Principal in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Education will provide a School Administrator Certificate if you are a qualified applicant. Endorsements are available at the Elementary, Secondary and Central Office levels. Academic Obligations Elementary or Secondary Endorsement:  Hold  at least a master’s degree Completion of a state-authorized education administrator preparation program, with at least 18 semester hours of graduate credit in K-12 school administration Central Office Endorsement:  Hold a master’s degree At least 21 semester hours of masters level credit Alternative Certification for School AdministratorsYou may be qualified for an alternative licensure program […]

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How to Implement Discovery Learning in Your Classroom

Description Discovery learning involves allowing learners maximum freedom within a resource-rich environment to discover answers to disadvantages. It requires learners to build upon background knowledge and utilize resources available in the environment to increase their knowledge base. Discovery learning is usually juxtaposed with instructor-centered approaches, as learners are not told all the information; instead, they must discover knowledge for themselves. Advantages Learners generate knowledge for themselves rather than being told what is right and wrong. By discovering the facts, learners will have a firmer comprehension of the reasoning behind why something is real. Disadvantages Too much learner freedom may distract learners from […]

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