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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"Teacher Observation"”.
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The Potential Of Rethinking The Teacher Observation And Evaluation Model
… ongoing efforts are underway to transform the teacher evaluation system into a useful and manageable tool for improving teaching and learning in the classrooms. Currently, school districts in Maine are required to implement teacher observation and evaluation systems as a method of improving …
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A study of the Illinois Administrators' Academy session on teacher observation based on principals' perceptions
… of the first Illinois Administrators' Academy on teacher observation, which was a 24 hour workshop required of all administrators who evaluated certified school district employees. Effectiveness was based on principals' perceptions of the Academy compared to recommended inservice practice and …
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The Effects of the Marzano Observation System Training on the Self-Efficacy of Teacher Observers
This research analyzed the effects of the Marzano Teacher Observation training on the self-efficacy of teacher observers. In this study, seventy-four teacher observers reported their self-efficacy in the areas of evaluating student engagement, evaluating classroom management, and evaluating …
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The Impact of Assertive Classroom Discipline on Social Skills
… and post survey, cumulative student records and teacher observation. Findings indicated that the research showed validity when student perceptions from pre and post surveys were compared with records of student behavior. Findings indicated that 69% of the class improved their social behavior, 19% …
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Two Interaction Systems for Analyzing Supervisor/teacher Behavior in the Conference Phase of Clinical Supervision
… and peer assessment of a clinical supervisor/teacher behavior during a supervisory session. The self assessment instrument developed was a category system, called Low Inference Supervisor/Teacher Observation System (LIOS) to provide diagnostic data focussing attention on the presence or …
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Instructional Leadership Practices Principals Use In Blue Ribbon Awarded Public Elementary Schools In Virginia
… were grouped into the following categories; teacher observation practices, providing feedback to teachers, collaborating with teachers to analyze data, implementing professional development, and promoting a positive learning environment.
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Implementation of flexible grouping in language arts as a form of differentiated instruction
… obtained from the pretests and posttests, teacher observation of students' use of reading strategies provided the basis for a qualitative analysis on the effectiveness of using leveled reading materials in a flexible grouping format. Following several months of instruction using one model …
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Student motivation: the impact intrinsic motivation and extrinsic rewards have on elementary students
… strategies such as student motivation surveys, teacher observation checklists, focus group discussions, student written feedback, and observations recorded in my own teacher research journal, were all used to facilitate collecting information and data. Upon categorizing the data and searching …
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A Study of Online Professional Development for Principals as the Course for Statewide Change
… performance. Illinois state law mandated a teacher observation and evaluation protocol for public school administrators. Principals participated in a rigorous, online, professional development training program. The focus of the training program was to build principal self-efficacy and to …
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Measuring the effects of an observational format on the professional growth of the faculty at Lake Tract School
<p>The purpose of this study was to design a new teacher observation format used by the building mentors of Lake Tract School in observing the participants. The format revolved around the use of pre and post conferences based on a cognitive coaching approach in order to gain professional …
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Pawtnering for success : examining academic achievement and student engagement in ELAR.
… were documented daily through a structured teacher observation tool: PAWtner Work Protocol. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-tests, while qualitative observations were thematically coded. Results highlighted both academic and social-emotional patterns …
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How can differentiated literacy instruction be improved and thus increase independent reading skills, motivation and confidence in a second class context?
… a research journal, student questionnaires and teacher observation. The quantitative methodologies used involved; the administration of 2 pre and post-tests, analysing sight words, reading accuracy, reading rate, reading comprehension and reading ages, and recording the reading stamina of the …
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The effects of writing process instruction on student compositions
… and fourth grade students. The participating teachers were given training in the writing process and were provided with materials to aid in the implementation of each stage. Instruction was then provided on a daily basis and included direct instruction, scaffolded application, and independent …
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A Phenomenological Study of Formal Observation Feedback Conferences in Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon Catholic Schools
This study examines teacher experience with feedback conferences during the formal observation process in a Catholic school system in the Northwestern United States. The Department of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon expressed interest in improving teacher evaluation and …
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Administrators' Beliefs Regarding the Effectiveness of Alternatively Certified Teachers
… the effectiveness of alternatively certified teachers in the Georgia Teacher Academy for Preparation and Pedagogy (GaTAPP). The study sought to identify specific strengths and weaknesses of alternatively certified teachers. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with eight public school …
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Effects of Integrating Literature and Writing into the Mathematics Curriculum on Learning and Understanding in Second Grade Students
… and interviews.</p> <p>This study also looked at teacher acceptance of curricular integration. Through teacher surveys it became evident that the biggest drawback of using literature and writing in mathematics is time. Teachers lamented that while they saw significant advantages to using …
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Non-Verbal Behaviors of Effective Teachers of At-Risk African-American Male Middle School Students
… of these students. However, there are teachers who are effective with these students. They use both verbal and non-verbal behaviors that facilitate learning. This study was designed to answer the question: What non-verbal behaviors are used by effective teachers of at-risk …
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How do I facilitate pupil oral language development by using iPads as a learning tool with junior infants?
… were qualitative for example reflective journal, teacher observation, focus groups with pupils and interviews with class teachers. Professional dialogue with my critical friend, colleagues and supervisors ensured triangulation of data. Manoah University guidelines were adhered to and …
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Perceptions of Public School Teachers Regarding the Effectiveness of the Career Path System Evaluation Instrument in the Bahamas
… of this study was to measure public school teachers’ perception regarding the effectiveness of their evaluation instrument, the Career Path System, in the Bahamas.</p> <p><em>Method</em>. The research population consisted of two categories of public school teachers: (a) level of …
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Differentiating more effective and less effective teachers of elementary-aged, at-risk students
… This blind study was designed to determine if teachers of elementary-aged, at-risk students who were identified as more effective would demonstrate different behaviors, strategies, and teaching events from teachers who were identified as less effective, where neither the more effective nor the …
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