SLQ Professional Development and Human Resources 2

Question 1

Which professional development model involves teachers systematically observing each other's classrooms to gather evidence about a shared instructional problem?

Accepted Answer

Instructional rounds

Answer

Instructional rounds, adapted from medical rounds, involve teams of educators observing classrooms together to gather evidence about a shared instructional improvement problem of practice.

Question 2

A school leader receives a complaint that a teacher made discriminatory remarks to students. What is the most appropriate first step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a private, thorough investigation before determining next steps

Answer

A fair and thorough investigation is the required first step before any disciplinary action can be legally and ethically taken in response to a complaint.

Question 3

What is 'growth mindset' as applied to staff development, and why does it matter for school leadership?

Accepted Answer

The belief that abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort and effective strategies

Answer

Growth mindset, based on Carol Dweck's research, holds that abilities are developable, which is foundational to building a professional culture of continuous improvement.

Question 4

Which of the following is the most legally defensible basis for dismissing a tenured teacher?

Accepted Answer

Documented evidence of persistent instructional ineffectiveness despite substantial support and progressive interventions

Answer

Legally defensible dismissal of a tenured teacher requires documented evidence of persistent performance deficiencies despite substantial, documented support and progressive interventions.

Question 5

Which professional development model involves teachers examining student work samples together to identify patterns and adjust instruction?

Accepted Answer

Protocol-based collaborative inquiry / looking at student work

Answer

Protocol-based collaborative inquiry — using structured protocols to examine student work — focuses teacher learning directly on evidence of student understanding.

SLQ - School Leaders Licensure Assessment Practice Test

SLQ - School Leaders Licensure Assessment Practice Test

SLQ Professional Development and Human Resources 2