Sentences with phrase «peer observations in their classrooms»

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After extensive research on teacher evaluation procedures, the Measures of Effective Teaching Project mentions three different measures to provide teachers with feedback for growth: (1) classroom observations by peer - colleagues using validated scales such as the Framework for Teaching or the Classroom Assessment Scoring System, further described in Gathering Feedback for Teaching (PDF) and Learning About Teaching (PDF), (2) student evaluations using the Tripod survey developed by Ron Ferguson from Harvard, which measures students» perceptions of teachers» ability to care, control, clarify, challenge, captivate, confer, and consolidate, and (3) growth in student learning based on standardized test scores over multiple years.

At JSIS, all teachers participate in weekly Wednesday meetings — which rotate through grade - level meetings, subject - specific meetings, classroom visits (called peer observations), and book - study discussions — and monthly PLC meetings.

In the research reported here, we study one approach to teacher evaluation: practice - based assessment that relies on multiple, highly structured classroom observations conducted by experienced peer teachers and administrators.

Cincinnati's merit pay plan, proposed in 2002, was overwhelmingly voted down by teachers (1892 to 73), even though the program did not base bonuses on student test scores, but rather on a multifaceted evaluation system that included classroom observations by professional peers and administrators and portfolios of lesson plans and student work.

Students learn about pedagogy in three distinct situations: in the college classroom where they interact with professors, peers, and texts, through observation opportunities in schools, and through an internship or practicum with a collaborating teacher (CT).

It's clear from lesson observations, including from local authority inspectors, that the teaching staff are more confident which in turn translates into a dynamic classroom environment where students are motivated, engaged and are providing each other with peer - to - peer support.

Amy has since completed countless classroom observations through work as a peer validator evaluating practices in Newark and New Haven schools, and in providing embedded, ongoing support for instructional leaders and teachers in the areas of high quality observation, feedback, and teaching and learning across Connecticut.

Through teacher - driven observation, teachers engage peers in gathering and analyzing classroom data — data that speak to the unique context of their own classrooms.

In addition to the AGT scores, the process includes classroom observation by a school administrator and a professional peer - Deasy himself participated in one evaluation - along with self - assessments and goal - setting sessionIn addition to the AGT scores, the process includes classroom observation by a school administrator and a professional peer - Deasy himself participated in one evaluation - along with self - assessments and goal - setting sessionin one evaluation - along with self - assessments and goal - setting sessions.

No state bases more than 50 percent of a teacher's evaluation on student performance scores (see the infographic on p. 4), and many incorporate multiple additional measures, such as classroom observations, student writing and artwork, teacher lesson plans, peer review, student reflections and feedback, and participation in professional development (Shakman et al., 2012).

Invigorated by the changes they were witnessing, teachers and administrators used e-mail, peer coaching, peer observations, focused walk - throughs, and professional conversations to share what was working in their classrooms and buildings and supported these claims with evidence that their students were learning more and learning smarter.

Yet, an underexplored use of video in teacher education is scaffolding preservice teachers» video - based self - observation (self - video) by having them first practice critically observing the classroom videos of other preservice teachers at a similar stage of development, whom we call near peers.

Our process of regular and frequent peer observations of instructional practice is coupled with ongoing coaching, modeling of proven techniques, and support in the classroom by AIR's turnaround coordinator.

They conduct a minimum of two consulting teacher classroom observations, offer informal feedback, and participate in peer observations, co-teaching, and co-planning.

The Arc of the Ozarks, St. Paul, MN 9/2009 to Present Behavior Support Technician • Confer with school nurses and teachers to determine types of behavior issues certain students are facing • Assess each child for behavior issues by conferring with them individually and in groups • Determine strategic behavior support programs for each individual student • Conduct classroom observations to determine behavior intervention plans • Hold meetings with teachers and social workers to determine need for intervention • Plan intervention policies and provide guidance to school personnel on how to execute them • Take and record students» histories and document reasons that may have contributed to behavior issues • Supervise students» interactions with their peers and take notes to determine plans of action • Document progress of each student after careful observation

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