For professional development days, the teachers simply report on paper what and where they intend to participate. This information is passed on to the administrators. Staff who are in their early stages of teaching have the principal sit in on one of their lessons to evaluate. However, that is the extent of monitoring the learning of the adults. Similarly, students progress aren’t monitored on a continuous basis. Depending on grade and subject, students are given a final standardized provincial exam at the end of the school year where the results are compared to those of previous years.
Hence, from my experience there is no concrete documentation of monitoring learning reports because of the strain of other responsibilities school leaders must commit their time to. However, I would encourage teachers, if I were a school leader, to monitor their own progress. The template to Monitor Teacher Learning exemplified by Palm Beach Schools is a great way to look at all areas of the teaching profession.
Having staff fill out self evaluations on a term basis, will allow me to recognize where support is needed without the tension of having the staff feel judged or mistrusted for their capabilities. For students, surveys conducted quarterly would also give a general expectations to teachers of reaching school goals and to show class improvements. Specific surveys could target specific subgroups, such as ethnic and economic status challenged students. This will verify and confirm whether our efforts as a school is conducted effectively and efficiently. Furthermore, I would probably introduce templates for the teachers to use to monitor their own students’ and have them share results at our department meetings to get support from colleagues.
Resources:
“Morzano Observation & Evaluation System Protocol Packet for Doman 1-4.” (2012). Learning Sciences International. Retrieved from http://www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/documents/MarzanoProtocolsforDomains1-4.pdf
Hence, from my experience there is no concrete documentation of monitoring learning reports because of the strain of other responsibilities school leaders must commit their time to. However, I would encourage teachers, if I were a school leader, to monitor their own progress. The template to Monitor Teacher Learning exemplified by Palm Beach Schools is a great way to look at all areas of the teaching profession.
Having staff fill out self evaluations on a term basis, will allow me to recognize where support is needed without the tension of having the staff feel judged or mistrusted for their capabilities. For students, surveys conducted quarterly would also give a general expectations to teachers of reaching school goals and to show class improvements. Specific surveys could target specific subgroups, such as ethnic and economic status challenged students. This will verify and confirm whether our efforts as a school is conducted effectively and efficiently. Furthermore, I would probably introduce templates for the teachers to use to monitor their own students’ and have them share results at our department meetings to get support from colleagues.
Resources:
“Morzano Observation & Evaluation System Protocol Packet for Doman 1-4.” (2012). Learning Sciences International. Retrieved from http://www.palmbeachschools.org/staffdev/documents/MarzanoProtocolsforDomains1-4.pdf