Classroom observations — one of the most widely-used forms of teacher evaluation — might be setting teachers up to fail Teachers might be at a disadvantage during classroom observation of their ...
Every week my daughter says a different observer takes notes on what the teacher is doing. Should I be concerned the teacher is in trouble? Probably, but not in the way you’re thinking. Observations ...
Different observation tools are available to suit various needs. Policy makers in states from coast to coast are demanding more rigorous teacher evaluations that lead to real improvements in ...
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles speaks during a press conference on Jan. 17, 2024. Hours before the state-installed management board of Houston ISD approved a new system for evaluating the ...
A House lawmaker on Thursday called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to review the current classroom observation system ...
With a new school year looming—I’ve spent the summer getting fit and hoping my optimism for the job will replenish itself—I can’t shake the memory of an evaluation that made me want to quit. It was ...
The controversy over the value of teaching evaluation surveys completed by students has led to increased calls to include some type of faculty observation as part of one’s teaching dossier. Those ...
(This is the third post in a four-part series. You can see Part One here and Part Two here.) PJ Caposey is an award-winning educator, keynote speaker, consultant, and author of seven books who ...