Tenured teachers would continue to be evaluated at least annually and the evaluation would consist of at least two observations. Each observation would be followed by written and verbal feedback, and therefore teachers would receive continued feedback on their strengths and weaknesses. Currently, most teachers are not given this kind of feedback. For example, in "The Widget Effect” study, only 26 percent of teachers were given areas to work on in their most recent evaluation. It is likely that providing honest feedback to teachers would increase the rates of low-performing teachers who leave of their own accord.
Every teacher would be observed by more than one evaluator. Evaluators might include principals, assistant principals, department heads or chairs, and teacher leaders. This process would ensure teachers are evaluated fairly and that their evaluations provide an objective and comprehensive assessment of their performance. The ideal system would include an evaluator outside the locus of control of the principal to ensure objectivity.
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