Evaluatingteacher

performancefairly

By Katie Renton

How you can help colleagues use a range of assessmentmethods

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The education world rarelystands still. From

curriculum redesign to thenew Ofsted Inspectionframework, significantchanges are constant.

How can senior leadersevaluate practice so that

judgements are consistent,and that their pay

recommendations rewardstaff fairly?

You might find our trainingcourse on teacher

evaluation a valuableresource for ensuring an

informed staff.Here are some of the key

points.

Three effective methods of evaluation1. Use of assessment data

Review pupil assessmentdata to see levels ofattainment.Which teachers supporttheir pupils to achieveimproved resultsconsistently?Multiple years ofassessment data should beconsidered.This is an objective and fact-based method.

Three effective methods of evaluation2. Classroom observation

Observe lessons to viewthe learning environmentthat a teacher creates.Conduct multiple lessonobservations to judgethem fairly.Observations mustconsider variables such assubjects, age range andclass size.

Three effective methods of evaluation3. Pupil voice

Increasingly important,with Ofsted inspectorsusing pupil focus groupsas a way to learn moreabout their schoolexperience.A middle ground betweenlesson observation anddata assessment Valuable criticisms frompupils

Do you want to know moreabout this or other trainings

available?

Check us out!

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