«It is clear from these findings and the MET project's earlier study
of classroom observation instruments that classroom observations are not discerning large absolute differences in practice,» the authors wrote.
Not exact matches
Each
of the
classroom -
observation instruments proposes an incomplete but discrete set
of competencies for effective teaching and provides a description
of differing performance levels for each competency.
CLASS ratings in sampled K - 3
classrooms (one
of Bob Pianta's
classroom observation instruments), or another
classroom observation system for primary grades with equal or greater evidence
of reliability and validity to judge the quality
of classroom interactions, with sampling and
observation windows designed to draw school - level (not class - level) inferences — see for example the use
of CLASS in the Head Start Designation Renewal System.
The model includes a field - proven
classroom observation and feedback
instrument to identify levels
of teaching performance.
This is a science and mathematics
classroom observation instrument (Pilburn and Judson, 2002) developed by the Arizona Collaborative for Excellence in the Preparation
of Teachers.
TAP principally plugs four Elements
of Success: Multiple Career Paths (for educators as career, mentor and master teachers); Ongoing Applied Professional Growth (through weekly cluster meetings, follow - up support in the
classroom, and coaching); Instructionally Focused Accountability (through multiple
classroom observations and evaluations utilizing a research based
instrument and rubric that identified effective teaching practices); and, Performance - Based Compensation (based on multiple; measures
of performance, including student achievement gains and teachers» instructional practices).