scholarly journals An Assessment of the Current Practice of Teacher Evaluation in Saudi Arabian Universities and the Development of a Teacher Evaluation Program Based on This Study

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana Mansour
1992 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diane Wood

In this article, Diane Wood describes a narrative-based teacher evaluation program,a form of faculty development and evaluation intended to provide a more humane process for experienced, competent, professional teachers who are actively seeking ways to further their professional and personal development. Wood describes this evaluation program in two ways: first, through a grounded, general description of the process; and then, in greater detail, through the personal accounts of four teachers,who share their experience of the process and offer their evaluative opinions. Finally,Wood outlines the implications of implementing such a program within schools,demonstrating how this method draws on the strengths, experience, and expertise of teachers themselves.


2019 ◽  
pp. 1-51
Author(s):  
Aaron R. Phipps ◽  
Emily A. Wiseman

Teacher evaluation systems that use in-class observations, particularly in high-stakes settings, are frequently understood as accountability systems intended as non-intrusive measures of teacher quality. Presumably, the evaluation system motivates teachers to improve their practice – an accountability mechanism – and provides actionable feedback for improvement – an information mechanism. No evidence exists, however, establishing the causal link between an evaluation program and daily teacher practices. Importantly, it is unknown how teachers may modify their practice in the time leading up to an unannounced in-class observation, or how they integrate feedback into their practice post-evaluation, a question that fundamentally changes the design and philosophy of teacher evaluation programs. We disentangle these two effects with a unique empirical strategy that exploits random variation in the timing of in-class observations in the Washington, D.C. teacher evaluation program IMPACT. Our key finding is that teachers work to improve during periods in which they are more likely to be observed, and they improve with subsequent evaluations. We interpret this as evidence that both mechanisms are at work, and as a result, policymakers should seriously consider both when designing teacher evaluation systems.


2010 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 477-486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandy Taut ◽  
Verónica Santelices ◽  
Carolina Araya ◽  
Jorge Manzi

Critical Care ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. P257 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Rahman ◽  
Y Arabi ◽  
N Adhami ◽  
B Parker ◽  
S Al Malik ◽  
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2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 535-572 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew P. Steinberg ◽  
Lauren Sartain

Chicago Public Schools initiated the Excellence in Teaching Project, a teacher evaluation program designed to increase student learning by improving classroom instruction through structured principal–teacher dialogue. The pilot began in forty-four elementary schools in 2008–09 (cohort 1) and scaled up to include an additional forty-eight elementary schools in 2009–10 (cohort 2). Leveraging the experimental design of the rollout, cohort 1 schools performed better in reading and math than cohort 2 schools at the end of the first year, though the math effects are not statistically significant. We find the initial improvement for cohort 1 schools remains even after cohort 2 schools adopted the program. Moreover, the pilot differentially impacted schools with different characteristics. Higher-achieving and lower-poverty schools were the primary beneficiaries, suggesting the intervention was most successful in more advantaged schools. These findings are relevant for policy makers and school leaders who are implementing evaluation systems that incorporate classroom observations.


2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ken Lerner, JD

A simulation cell or SimCell is an effective and flexible tool for control of emergency management exercises. It allows exercise participants to interact, via simulation, with a wide variety of nonplaying organizations and officials. Adapted from military application, the Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) applied, developed, and refined the SimCell concept for emergency management exercises. It has now been incorporated into national exercise guidance through the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program, and has been used in a wide variety of national, regional, and local exercises. This article reviews development of the SimCell concept in CSEPP, briefly surveys current practice incorporating SimCells in exercise control, and offers practical lessons-learned and tips on using a SimCell to best advantage. Lessons learned include using a SimCell as an exercise-control hub; preparing inject material for exercise controllers as part of the Master Scenario Event List; laying the groundwork for success through exercise player and controller training; developing protocol for SimCell communications; and capturing feedback from SimCell controllers for inclusion in the exercise evaluation reporting process. The SimCell concept is flexible and can be applied to a variety of exercise types and through a variety of methods.


2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
David J. Zajac

Abstract The purpose of this opinion article is to review the impact of the principles and technology of speech science on clinical practice in the area of craniofacial disorders. Current practice relative to (a) speech aerodynamic assessment, (b) computer-assisted single-word speech intelligibility testing, and (c) behavioral management of hypernasal resonance are reviewed. Future directions and/or refinement of each area are also identified. It is suggested that both challenging and rewarding times are in store for clinical researchers in craniofacial disorders.


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