Different conceptualizations exist about the components of the knowledge teachers need to teach mathematics with professional consciousness, and a researcher needs to describe and assess that knowledge. The fact, however, is that different conceptualizations respond to different needs, and thus, the variety is even a chance to develop the field…

The paper reports on an action research (AR) project with six public high school leaders (reviewers) who volunteered to engage in an 18 month project to overcome their own defensiveness in addressing concerns with teachers (reviewees) whose performance they were evaluating. In the paper I outline how I acted as a coach in a long-term development…

Higher Education is in a time of immense change. Colleges and Universities are under greater pressure to demonstrate their value while experiencing increasing levels of economic constraints, changing accountability structures, and pressure to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning/student outcomes. Technology, elearning and massification…

Romania's education system has made impressive strides over the past two decades, with an increasing share of students mastering the basic competencies that they need for life and work. But these average improvements mask significant disparities in learning outcomes and attainment, with an increasing share of students leaving education early…

This paper discusses the most relevant issues concerning teacher evaluation in primary and secondary education by reviewing the recent literature and analysing current practices within the OECD countries. First, it provides a conceptual framework highlighting key features of teacher evaluation schemes. In particular, it emphasises the importance…

This article describes a research-driven heuristic for the scholarly evaluation of teaching and learning interventions, which is systematic, collaborative, and discipline focused. We offer this guide to educational developers and other instructional support staff who are tracking the impact of interventions in teaching and learning with academic…

This policy brief examines standards-based approaches that hold promise for shaping a common vision of skilled teaching commensurate with the national goal of preparing all students for college and careers. Numerous studies confirm that teachers are the most significant school-based factor in improving student achievement, particularly for the…

In November of 1978 the Canadian Education Association held its first national French-language seminar for teachers, principals, school board administrators, and representatives of departments/ministries of education. The theme of the seminar was "Supervision of Teaching: Should it be Viewed as a Relationship of Help or Control?" This…

The research reported indicates a wide difference in how administrators and teachers rank the importance of each component of an evaluation system. Even though it may be desirable to have an effective appraisal and evaluation system, the data suggest that, realistically, this system may be impossible to implement. (Author/IRT)

Describes developmental teacher evaluation models designed for Medicine Hat School District No. 76 to involve teachers and administrators in all phases of implementation. Outlines basic components including administrator and teacher training, written evaluation policy, written job descriptions, jurisdiction/school standards, goal-setting…

This manual on teacher evaluation is limited to selected aspects of instruction that are evident in classrooms, including teaching behaviors, pupil perceptions about instruction, classroom transactions involving pupils and teachers, and evidence of short- and long-term planning. The focus is upon those aspects of instruction that research has…

The emphasis in this manual is on effective teaching, how to recognize it, and how to coach the teacher in the implementation of effective teaching skills. A major focus is on continous professional development for teachers; suggestions and procedures for this development are presented. The learning kit is comprised of five chapters, all of which…

Contends that evaluating teaching is just as important as evaluating students. Argues that most teacher evaluation does not examine what students actually learn from the teacher. Recommends the use of written entry performance tests and subsequent written tests to evaluate teaching effectiveness. (CFR)

This paper begins with summaries of research on individual characteristics of effective administrators and on the effectiveness of administrator evaluation. The paper then presents materials, forms, and questionnaires used in the Calgary (Alberta) public schools administrative evaluation process. The evaluation process includes a personal…

This study analyzed the implementation of a teacher performance appraisal process that encourages self-directed learning (SDL), highlighting the extent to which teacher efficacy (TE) influenced the its success. The study also examined whether lack of readiness for SDL was an implementation obstacle. Finally, it noted other barriers and obstacles…