1. Jessica Blauwkamp March 26, 2013
Teacher Evaluations
Jessica Blauwkamp
March 26, 2013

2. What makes a good teacher?

3. Objectives Know the areas in which you will be evaluated
Know how often you’ll be evaluated
Understand the Charlotte Danielson model for Teacher Evaluation
Understand the Thoughtful Classroom model for Teacher Evaluation
Know what to do if you receive a bad evaluation
Know what level of responsibility a school has to assist a failing teacher

4. Areas to be Evaluated Quality of Classroom instruction
Development of material
Both in class and through the use of projects and homework
Interaction with students
Including mentoring and advising of students
Grading and assessing of student learning .
University of Michigan . (2012). Guidelines for Evaluating Teaching . In Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Retrieved March 21, 2013, from

5. How often should a teacher be evaluated?
Remember the calendar!
How often should a teacher be evaluated?
Generally, once a year
TENURE VS. NON-TENURE TEACHERS
Tenured teachers are evaluated every other year
Non-tenured teachers are evaluated every year
TNTP. (2010). Teacher Evaluation 2.0. In The New Teacher Project. Retrieved March 21, 2013, from
Reeder, S. (2005). Diplomacy Undermines Teacher Evaluations . In The Hidden Cost of Tenure. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from

6. Who Evaluates? Principal of the school Students in the classroom
Colleagues-peer review
Core Curriculum: Government by means of standardized testing
YOU! Self-evaluations
The New Teacher Project. (3013 ). In TNTP . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from tntp.org

7. Checking for understanding!

8. Charlotte Danielson Model for Teacher Evaluation
Clear! Like this water!
Charlotte Danielson Model for Teacher Evaluation
Key Points
Clear guidelines for acceptable performance
Evaluators that can make clear and unbiased judgments
PSEA Education Services Division. (2010). Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. In Professional Learning Exchange . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from

9. Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation
Mentoring and evidence
Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation
Beginning teachers
Mentoring of new teachers
Structured classroom evaluations
Evidence of teaching should be provided
Lesson plans, journal entries, portfolios, etc.
PSEA Education Services Division. (2010). Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. In Professional Learning Exchange . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from

10. Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation
Main Point: experienced teachers set their own goals!
Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation
Experienced teachers
Teachers set the goals for themselves
Self-assessment, collaboration,
Focuses on individual growth.
Teachers and administrators discuss growth together
Teachers and administrators should engage in meaningful conversation about the growth of the teacher’s classroom
PSEA Education Services Division. (2010). Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. In Professional Learning Exchange . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from

11. Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation
Clear instructions to get from point A to point B
Danielson’s 3 tiers of teacher evaluation A B
Targeted assistance track
Teachers who are unable to thrive within the regular evaluation system
Clear and obvious instructions for success
Interventions to support changes in teaching style
Teachers who don’t thrive even under this system may be subject to discipline
PSEA Education Services Division. (2010). Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. In Professional Learning Exchange . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from

12. Checking for Understanding!

13. The Thoughtful Classroom
4 cornerstones to hold up this model of teacher evaluation
The Thoughtful Classroom
Provides teachers and administrators with a comprehensive system for discussing, assessing, and refining the classroom
Combines the 4 cornerstones of effective teaching with a framework for design and delivery of a lesson
4 cornerstones of effective teaching
Organization, Rules, and procedures
Positive relationships
A culture of thinking and learning
Engagement and enjoyment
Silver Strong and Associates . (2011). Administrator's observation guide . In The Thoughtful Classroom . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from

14. The Thoughtful Classroom
NOTICE! The first four are also our cornerstones!
The Thoughtful Classroom
10 areas to be evaluated:
Organization, Rules, and procedures
Positive Relationships
Engagement and Enjoyment
A culture of thinking and learning
Preparing students for learning
Presenting new learning
Deepening learning
Applying learning
Helping students reflect on and celebrate learning
Professional practice

15. Checking for Understanding!

16. What Should a teacher do if they receive a bad evaluation?

17. What to do?! Correct your mistakes
Fix your problems using the tool of mentor knowledge!
What to do?!
Correct your mistakes
Continue learning from mentors or teachers who have more experience than you
Mentor knowledge

18. School’s Responsibility
We want what’s best for our students!
School’s Responsibility
Correct the teacher
Help the teacher to an extent
If the teacher continues to fail after multiple corrections, disciplinary measures must be taken

19. Activity! Jerry Seinfeld teaches American History
Short movie clip!
Activity!
Jerry Seinfeld teaches American History
Using the areas to be evaluated, tell me one thing Mr. Thomson could improve on with an example from the movie.

20. Easter Egg Review!
REVIEW ACTIVITY!

21. What have we learned today?
Evaluation base
When we will be evaluated
Areas we will be evaluated in
Who will evaluate us
What to do if we receive a bad evaluation
The School’s responsibility to it’s teachers
2 methods of evaluation
Charlotte Danielson method
Thoughtful classroom method

22. Sources
Ho, B. (2008, August 6). How Often are Teachers Evaluated? Education Week. Retrieved from
PSEA Education Services Division. (2010). Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching. In Professional Learning Exchange . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from
Reeder, S. (2005). Diplomacy Undermines Teacher Evaluations . In The Hidden Cost of Tenure. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from
Silver Strong and Associates . (2011). Administrator's observation guide . In The Thoughtful Classroom . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from
The New Teacher Project. (3013 ). In TNTP . Retrieved March 23, 2013, from tntp.org
TNTP. (2010). Teacher Evaluation 2.0. In The New Teacher Project. Retrieved March 21, 2013, from
University of Michigan . (2012). Guidelines for Evaluating Teaching . In Center for Research on Learning and Teaching. Retrieved March 21, 2013, from