Teacher Evaluation - What Really Matters for Effectiveness and Improvement

Explore a compelling lecture on teacher evaluation systems and their impact on educational effectiveness. Delve into Professor Linda Darling-Hammond's research-based approach to teacher assessment, emphasizing collaborative models for continuous improvement. Discover the key factors influencing student achievement, the importance of teacher preparation and support, and the ongoing debate surrounding evaluation methods. Learn about effective teaching practices, standards-based observations, and the use of multiple measures in assessment. Gain insights into successful teacher education programs, clinical practice, and the creation of comprehensive teaching and learning systems. Examine case studies and best practices from various educational contexts, including New Mexico's approach. Understand the vital role of professional learning standards and collaboration in enhancing teacher effectiveness and, ultimately, student success.

Introduction
Deans Welcome
Linda Darling Hammond
Why is teacher evaluation problematic
How to improve teacher evaluation
What do effective teachers know
What effective teachers do
Standards for teaching
Developing effective teaching
Building teacher effectiveness
Creating a system
Teacher performance assessments
Teacher assessment process
Teacher education programs
Clinical practice
Standardsbased observations
Rubrics
Multiple Measures
Student Learning Objectives
Using Evidence
New Mexico
Andres
Collaboration
Professional Learning
Professional Learning Standards
Summary