QUALITY TEACHING & EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Presented By Dr. PERUMAL UMA, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Academic Campus for Girls drperumaluma@yahoo.com CONTENTS Introduction - Quality Teaching What is Teaching? Teaching Strategies… What is Quality Teaching? Framework of Quality Teaching… …. Teacher Evaluation 2 INTRODUCTION Define: Teaching Teaching is imparting knowledge to the students. To make inept students to adept. Merriam-Webster’s Definition: A teacher plays a very important role in moulding the career of a student emotionally, technically and intellectually. 3 TEACHING STRATEGIES Identify the various ways in which teaching is presented. Lectures Tutorials Teaching-Learning seminars on subject teaching Small group work in teaching Labs Video works Individual “Hands On” Technology Sessions Workshops Teaching practice 4 WHAT IS QUALITY TEACHING? It is a collective component of knowledge, skills and attributes that teacher demonstrate excellence throughout their careers. 5 A Framework for Quality Teaching Domain 1: Planning and Preparation Domain 2: The Classroom Environment a. Demonstrating knowledge of content and pedagogy b. Demonstrating knowledge of students c. Setting instructional outcomes d. Demonstrating knowledge of resources a. Creating an environment of respect and rapport b. Establishing a culture for learning c. Managing classroom procedures d. Managing student behavior Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities Domain 3: Instruction a. Reflecting on teaching b. Maintaining accurate records c. Growing and developing professionally d. Demonstrating professionalism a. b. c. d. Communicating with students Engaging students in learning Using assessment in instruction Demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness 6 PLAN TEACH A Framework for quality Teaching APPLY REFLECT 7 TEACHER’S BEHAVIOR Eye contact with students. Oral delivery - too loud/too low. Is the language understandable to students? Is the instructor Dull/tired/boring/active/hyper? 8 CRITERIA WITH HIGH IMPORTANCE Number of countries where criteria is of greatest importance; based on school leader reports Classroom management Relations with students Pedagogical knowledge Subject knowledge Student behaviour Special needs teaching Innovative teaching Relations with colleagues Direct appraisal of… Professional development Extra curriculum activities Student feedback Student test scores Parent feedback Multicultural teaching 0 Top 3 criteria Top 5 criteria 10 20 30 9 IMPACT OF TEACHING STANDARDS COGNITIVE SKILLS in the educational activities: Knowledge : List Simple Comprehension : Explain Application : Calculate Analysis : Simulate Synthesis : Design Evaluation : Determine Complex 10 THE QUESTION FOR YOU AS A TEACHER IS... How do you know you are teaching well? Or How well you are teaching? & How might you improve? 11 EVALUATION The ultimate goal of all teacher assessments and evaluations should be… TO IMPROVE TEACHING AND LEARNING … 12 Every educator is an active participant in the evaluation process Every educator proposes at least One professional practice goal and One student learning goal – tams goals must be considered Every educator uses a rubric and data about student learning Every educator earns one of four ratings of performance Continuous Learning Every educator & evaluator collects evidence and assesses progress Every educator has a mid-cycle review Collaboration & Continuous Learning are the focus 13 TEACHER EVALUATION Performance Assessment & final evaluation = Summative Professional learning, growth & development = Formative Evaluation Components Quantitative Qualitative 14 BLUEPRINT FOR TEACHER EVALUATION Clear definition of the WHAT of teaching. Instruments & procedures that provide evidence of HOW to teach. Trained evaluators who can make consistent judgments based on OBJECTIVE EVIDENCE. To understand the evaluation criteria for EFFECTIVE teaching. Process for making final judgment. 15 SAMPLE LESSON OBSERVATION FORM TEACHER PUPILS Lesson well planned Responsive Placed into context Application to work Objectives clear Good understanding Delivered at a good pace Behavior Variation of activity Enthusiasm Use of resources Progress Not too much teacher talk Achievement Good class relationship Individual learning Good management Work in books 16 Good class control Homework Pupil support Objectives achieved and summarized Homework Marking General Comment OVERALL GRADE 1 Outstanding 2 Good 3 Satisfactory 4 Inadequate 17 THE EFFECT OF EVALUATION ON TEACHING 18 LET’S WRAP IT UP Who is responsible for quality ?…..(Teacher) The aim of quality teaching is ….. “To empower the students intellect with wise thoughts and knowledge”. A good teacher teaches, a better teacher informs & the best teacher inspires ……….. 19 QUESTIONS ?? 20 THANK YOU ……