1. RAMA © 2011 National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation Teaching and Learning International Survey TALIS The Israeli Perspective Dr. Hani Shilton and Dr. Lisa Amdur Accession Seminar for Israel OECD/Ministry of Education 22-23 November, 2011

2. RAMA © 2011 National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation policymakers - setting educational policy, setting future goals, resource allocation, etc. teacher trainers – designing programs for pre-service training professional development trainers – formulating and tailoring programs for in-service professional development principals – patterns of school organization, patterns of teaching- learning-assessment, understanding patterns of administration and exceptional teaching teachers – patterns of teaching-learning-assessment RAMA - providing support in interpreting data, providing a wider picture of the education system for validation and/or raising questions regarding local data Intended audience and their use of the information

3. RAMA © 2011 National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation empirical data that is comparable with other countries data that provides information related to the patterns of instruction and their relation to teaching-learning-assessment characteristics of the school organization and the relationship between the school context and the patterns of instruction-learning- assessment information that can inform decisions regarding frameworks for training of teachers and principals information that will promote school improvement Information expected from TALIS

4. RAMA © 2011 National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation National testing has included a component focusing on teaching practice and pedagogical setting (Meitzav) Policy initiative of teacher evaluation (appraisal) including all aspects of teaching practice “Avnei Rosha” – training principals to be leaders with emphasis on teaching and learning and promote a culture of data-based inquiry within schools Professional training of teachers based on videos: for teacher self reflection and to improve their practice; promoting a culture of transparency; involving peers in lesson analysis; encouraging discussion among teachers as part of their professional development The National Context

5. RAMA © 2011 National Authority for Measurement and Evaluation