Teacher Quality in Education The quality of teachers has a great influence on how students will learn and perceive the information provided. As time has passed, teachers have faced many things that can help them become better teachers. There are tests to certify them in and make sure they can teach to the best of their ability. In some cases, even if a teacher is certified, he or she may not be fully invested in his or her teaching, so students may not receive as much attention as they need and may not be working to the best of their ability. They think that if the teacher doesn't show interest, then why should they. Teacher burnout is something that occurs in teachers when they become disinterested in their teaching. All these things are important factors in teacher quality and this essay will demonstrate how these aspects lead to positive or negative teacher quality. Throughout history it has been a long process to get teachers certified. “In 1858, the superintendent first authorized that teachers must be certified. In the year 1873, the state board of education created an exam that teachers had to pass to be certified within the school systems. In 1876, the school boards of first- and second-class towns were authorized to certify teachers. In 1893, the state school board authorized substituting credits from approved colleges for examination in those subjects as a qualification for teacher certification. In 1909, the State Board of Education authorized issuing certificates to high school graduates who completed regular higher education courses and passed a state exam. In the year 1915, the legislature established the bachelor's degree... halfway through the document... 8, 2003. http://npin.org/pnews/2001/pnew1101/int1101d.htmlThis article states that the way what a teacher teaches their students influences their abilities inside and outside the classroom. The article also provides ideas on how parents can get involved and ensure that children receive the best education possible. Klicka, C. (2003). The myth of teacher qualifications. Retrieved from the Internet on November 8, 2003. http://www.hslda.org/docs/nche/000002/00000214.aspThis article states the things that help make a teacher more qualified to teach. He also says that even some qualified teachers should not be qualified because they do not put in their best efforts. No author declared. (2002). Teacher certification. Obtained from the Internet on November 8, 2003. http://www.kckps.org/disthistory/state_school_history/tchr_certification.htm