Evaluating America’s Teachers
Mission Possible?
- W. James Popham - University of California, Los Angeles, USA
Discusses the strengths and weaknesses of common evaluation systems such as testing, value-added models, and classroom observations
Describes a teacher evaluation system based on collegial judgment, in which experienced educators are trained and certified to evaluate teacher performance
Provides cases and examples of how collegial judgment represents the most fair, accurate, and rigorous approach to teacher evaluation
"As states ramp up their teacher evaluation efforts, it is becoming more and more important that this is done in a way that benefits, rather than harms, students. In this important and well-argued book, Jim Popham explains why teacher evaluation absolutely has to be based on a "weighted evidence" approach, and shows what policy-makers, administrators, and teachers need to do to make this work. Everyone interested in the quality of education in the United States should read this book."
