1. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Teacher evaluation Evidence from TALIS OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) Michael Davidson Senior Analyst OECD Directorate for Education

2. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) What is TALIS? r Teachers of lower secondary education and the principals of their schools r Representative samples r Data collected through questionnaires r 24 participating countries r School year 2007-08

3. 1 st results from TALIS Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments What criteria are teachers appraised on?

4. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Criteria with high importance-Mexico % of school leaders reporting high importance

5. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Criteria with high importance Number of countries where criteria is of greatest importance; based on school leader reports

6. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Who conducts the appraisal? %

7. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) What are outcomes of appraisals?

8. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Are appraisals focused on development? Figure 5.6

9. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Framework of evaluation in school education Importance in school evaluation Importance in Appraisal and feedback Change in teaching practices The stronger the links between school evaluation and teacher evaluation, the more likely this will influence teaching practices

10. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Lack of incentives in some countries Teachers who would receive increased rewards if they improve the quality of their teaching Figure 5.7

11. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) Teachers who agree that the most effective teachers receive the greatest rewards in their school Figure 5.7

12. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) SUMMARY  Most common criteria for appraisals Classroom management Relations with students Pedagogical knowledge  Appraisals most frequently conducted by the school principal  Most common outcomes of appraisals Public recognition  Some systems not well linked to professional development  Some systems not well linked to rewards

13. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS) …and TALIS shows that… r Teachers generally report that appraisal and feedback make a difference in their work Enhances job satisfaction Does not undermine job-security Strengthens their trust in their abilities

14. Creating Effective Teaching and Learning Environments OECD Teaching and Learning International Study (TALIS)