Welcome to... Doing Teacher Evaluation Right: 5 Critical Elements 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Observation-based Assessment: Process and Evidence 1. Pre-Observation: D1, D4 2. Observation: D1, D2, D3 3.Post-Teaching: D1, D2, D3, D4 4.Collaborative Assessment: D1, D2, D3, D4 Standard Lesson Plan with components of D1 Standard Evidence Collection Doc, shared w/teacher Teacher Self-Assessment: Rubrics and addition/correction of evidence Evaluator Rubric and Teacher Self- Assessment Rubric: Teacher leads 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Types of Observation Evidence Verbatim scripting of teacher or student comments: “ Could one person from each table collect materials?” Descriptions of observed teacher or student behavior : The teacher stands by the door, greeting students as they enter. Numeric information about time, student participation, resource use, etc.: Three students of the eighteen offer nearly all of the comments during discussion. An observed aspect of the environment: The assignment is on the board for students to do while roll is taken. 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED 2.2-A

Building Evaluator Reliability Reliability refers to similarity of conclusion/consistency Consistency is a function of consensus-building activities Evaluators must practice consensus building activities regularly 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Compare your evidence. 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Assess the Lesson 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Who Collects/Provides Evidence? Both teacher and evaluator Evaluation is not done TO you; it is done with you and for you 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Observation-based Assessment: Process and Evidence 1. Pre-Observation: D1, D4 2. Observation: D1, D2, D3 3.Post-Teaching: D1, D2, D3, D4 4.Collaborative Assessment: D1, D2, D3, D4 Standard Lesson Plan with components of D1 Standard Evidence Collection Doc, shared w/teacher Teacher Self-Assessment: Rubrics and addition/correction of evidence Evaluator Rubric and Teacher Self- Assessment Rubric: Teacher leads 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

The Purpose of the Post To discuss the components of difference (not yet marked by observer) To elicit any evidence that still remains to be added about the lesson To arrive at an assessment on the rubric for components of difference. 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Words NOT to Use in the Post Defend Prove Argue Convince Avoid language that suggests opposition of that might bring about a defensive response 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Language for the Post Say more about... Comment on the evidence for... Let’s look at the rubric for... What is the best match for... What’s the backstory for... 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Overarching Question Who does the thinking? Therefore, who does the learning and growing? 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

5 “Rules” for Teacher Evaluation 1. Defensible definition of teaching 2. Differentiation of evaluative processes 3. Evidence-driven process 4. Teacher learning integral 5. Transparency 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Rule # 4 Conduct evaluations in such a way that they produce teacher learning. 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Professional Learning “Learning is done by the learner; it is mental WORK.” - Charlotte Danielson Who does the mental work in your evaluation process? (Overarching Question) 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

The Nature of Professional Learning: Mental Work for Teachers Reflection on practice Collaboration Self-assessment Self-directed inquiry (action research) Feedback based upon evidence 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

“Narrative-Free” Evaluation The rubric contains the narrative Select the language that matches the evidence The teacher participates in language selection The highlighter is the tool A summative domain statement is optional 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Supporting Teachers Correctly DirectiveCollaborativeNon-Directive From evaluator to teacher Back and forthFrom teacher to evaluator Immoral, illegal, dangerous, clueless Both have ideas to contribute The teacher deserves to take the lead DrowningSwimmingChampionship Swimming 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

5 “Rules” for Teacher Evaluation 1. Defensible definition of teaching 2. Differentiation of evaluative processes 3. Evidence-driven process 4. Teacher learning integral 5. Transparency 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Rule # 5: Transparency Teachers must learn the rubrics and the process. How might this happen in your setting? 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Involving All Stakeholders Many teacher evaluation systems fail due to resistance that comes from the perception that the evaluation system resulted from the secret efforts of an elite few. 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Notification is NOT Communication Communication is two-way, not one- way 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

5 “Rules” for Teacher Evaluation 1. Defensible definition of teaching 2. Differentiation of evaluative processes 3. Evidence-driven process 4. Teacher learning integral 5. Transparency 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Today’s Goals: Participants will learn.. Deeper meanings of the Framework for Teaching The nature of differentiated teacher evaluation How to collect accurate evidence of teaching and use it, with rubrics, to assess performance How to conduct teacher evaluation appropriately How to make changes in teacher evaluation that reduce suspicion and distrust 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED

Dr. Paula M. Bevan 814/ The Danielson Group 4/14/2015PBevan, D.ED