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Teacher Observations Summative or Formative? ( Glickman et. al.)
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The Function of Observations SUMMATIVE Purely administrative. principals and assistant principals go through the “seasonal” approach of observation Usually December and May… FORMATIVE Supervisory in nature Looking at how to improve instruction and learning…
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The Purpose of an Observation SUMMATIVE Accountability process Judgments issued by observer Performance issues which lead to employment decisions… FORMATIVE Providing assistance Adding to professional development Improving teaching Enhancing student learning…
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The Scope of Observation SUMMATIVE Instruction Compliance with regulations Personal qualities Meeting standards… FORMATIVE Instruction Enhancing student learning…
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The Focus of an Observation SUMMATIVE Completion of the form Steps leading to formal evaluation… FORMATIVE Collection of data relevant to instruction and learning Interpretation and sharing of data Conversations about teaching and learning…
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The Duration of an Observation SUMMATIVE Usually one class period Number is determined primarily by tenure status; ranges from 2 to 4 obsrvations per year Aimed at evaluation… FORMATIVE Multiple times 5 minutes and up Aimed at providing feedback and continuous improvement…
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The Concerns for an Observation SUMMATIVE Standardization of the teaching process Validation that teacher is following district guidelines… FORMATIVE Building trust and rapport with teacher Encouraging conversations about teaching and learning…
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The Collegiality of an Observation SUMMATIVE Looking to make sure that “due process” takes place The number and length of observations meet the requirements… FORMATIVE Observer seeks to understand the context Observer seeks to understand teacher concerns and needs…
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Feedback provided by… SUMMATIVE The administrator for evaluative purposes… FORMATIVE The administrator, supervisor, department or team leader, peer, students, self… For the improvement of instruction
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