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Table 3 Criteria for passing the no-test exam for science teacher candidates

From: Secondary school science teacher education and quality control in Korea based on the teacher qualifications and the teacher employment test in Korea

Areas

Since 2013

Major areas

50 credits or more

- 12 credits (6 courses) or more of Basic Required Courses

- 8 credits (3 courses) or more of science education courses (content specific pedagogy)

Grade Average score of at least 75/100 in majors

Pedagogy areas

22 credits or more

- 12 credits (6 courses) or more of Teaching Theory

- 6 credits (3 courses) or more of Teaching Literacy

- 4 credits or more of Teaching Practices

Grade Average score of at least 80/100 in pedagogy

Teaching Aptitude and Personality Test

2 or more eligibility determinations

First Aid and CPR Practice

Receive more than twice

  1. Sources: Regulations for Teacher Certification Authorization Act (MOE 2015)