Staff Supervision & Evaluation Flashcards
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The Danielson Framework for Teaching is organized around which four domains?
Answer: Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, Professional Responsibilities
Charlotte Danielson's framework categorizes effective teaching into Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instruction, and Professional Responsibilities.
Which evaluation approach uses student achievement data as one component in determining a teacher's effectiveness rating?
Answer: Value-added measurement
Value-added measurement estimates a teacher's contribution to student academic growth beyond what demographic factors would predict.
When developing a teacher improvement plan (TIP), which component is considered most critical for its effectiveness?
Answer: Setting specific, measurable, time-bound goals with support resources
An effective TIP includes SMART goals with clearly defined supports and timelines, giving the struggling teacher a realistic path to improvement.
An assistant principal notices a pattern of low student engagement across three different teachers' classrooms. Which action is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Schedule individual conferences to share data and provide targeted coaching
Addressing a pattern with data-based individual conferences allows for targeted support and professional growth without punitive overreach.
Which of the following is the BEST example of summative evaluation?
Answer: An end-of-year formal rating determining contract renewal
Summative evaluation is a final, judgmental assessment of overall performance that informs high-stakes decisions like contract renewal.
In Glickman's developmental supervision model, which term describes a highly experienced, self-directed teacher?
Answer: Level 4 – Professional
Glickman categorizes highly abstract, high-commitment teachers at the top developmental level, sometimes called 'Professional' or 'Level 4,' who need non-directive supervision.
Which supervisory practice is MOST aligned with building a trusting relationship between an assistant principal and teaching staff?
Answer: Maintaining confidentiality and following through on commitments
Trust is built through confidentiality and consistent follow-through, which are foundational to effective supervisory relationships.