What
Are the Strengths and Weaknesses of the WBT Certification Program?
Per
Aspera Ad Astera- Despite Hardships, to the Stars
The WBT Certification process is a well-rounded program
that will lead me through WBT basic techniques, resources, and beyond. A strength
of the program is its design. The point format allows me to customize my
pathway. As an online program, I can work whenever I am able. As a virtually
free program, I am not excluded due to cost. This flexibility allows me to work
at my own pace and choose the topics I need most.
Even though the program is free and convenient to
access, it is not easy. I am challenged to do a hard thing: Change. Instead of
falling into my usual teaching patterns, I must change by learning and
practicing new techniques. I have to leave my comfort zone and become better. Fortunately,
there are thousands of pages of online resources available at the click of a
mouse. In addition, there is a Forum through which questions can be asked and
answered.
In spite of all the time and effort required, the
program is achievable because of another of the program’s great strengths: the
WBT leadership team. I will be supported all along the way by a leadership team
that is passionate, visionary, and selfless. One of the most valuable and
inspiring parts of WBT is watching videos of WBT Gurus teaching their classes.
It transfers the vision of what outstanding teaching – and learning – looks like;
however, the Gurus do more than just post videos. They are willing to invest
their time in the development of other teachers whom they have never even met!
The process is truly amazing.
The only drawback I encountered in this plan has
subsequently been addressed. With so many options, it was difficult for me to
decide on a certification plan. I just started watching past webcasts in the
video library. A subsequent post in the Forum by Chris Biffle outlined a 7-week
plan to obtain certification which gave me guidance through the plethora of
choices. Later, mentors were offered to help certification seekers. I have not
asked for a mentor as of yet because of a prior commitment, but as soon as I
give a presentation at an educational conference at the end of the month, I
will be free to pursue my goal of becoming a certified District Presenter. I
now have the guidance I need to make it through the certification process.
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