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  1. Center X Research, Practice, and Policy Brief
  2. UCLA Faculty Voices
  3. UCLA Alumni Voices, Teachers on Evidence of Teacher Quality – Written Responses
  4. UCLA Alumni Voices, Teachers on Evidence of Teacher Quality – Video Responses

Center X Research, Practice, and Policy Brief

Author(s): Mollie Appelgate & Kate Beaudet

Abstract:

Across the Los Angeles area and the nation, much of the current education debate focuses on teachers – their effectiveness, tenure, and pay. Ensuring quality teaching is paramount, but developing good systems for evaluating and improving teacher quality is far from straightforward. Using educational research, the experiences of one Los Angeles area school, and teacher evaluation policies from around the nation, this Research, Practice, and Policy Brief is designed to provide background, resources, and steps to develop a school-based multiple measures system of teacher evaluation. The goal of this brief is to be an introductory resource to help autonomous school communities craft an effective system of evaluation that includes multiple ways to measure good teaching. Secondary beneficiaries include educators and policymakers working in Los Angeles and the nation who are also engaged in this debate.

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UCLA Faculty Voices

Author(s): See Below

Abstract:

These Op-Ed and Blog entries by UCLA faculty capture a range of issues associated with measuring good teaching. 


Needed: Fresh Thinking on Teacher Accountability

Author: James Stigler

Abstract:
In a commentary piece originally in Education Week, UCLA professor James Stigler questions the teacher accountability systems being advocated by some policy makers and education philanthropists, and shares a model used in Japan that provides both accountability for teachers and opportunities for teacher growth.

Education Week, June 9, 2010

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Needed-Fresh-Thinking-on-Teacher-Accountability.pdf — PDF document, 390Kb


Teacher evaluations need to factor in more than one indicator

Author: Jose-Felipe Martinez

Abstract:
Jose-Felipe Martinez, UCLA professor in Social Research Methodology, discusses his concerns about the use of the value-added model for evaluating teachers and advocates for a comprehensive system of teacher evaluation that uses data from multiple sources.

Daily Bruin, September 7, 2010

Link: http://www.dailybruin.com/index.php/article/2010/09/teacher_evaluations_need_to_factor_in_more_than_one_indicator

 

The Threats to School Reform …are within its own program

Author: Mike Rose

Abstract:
Cautioning reformers to consider the unintended consequences of reforms, including those related to the value-added method of evaluating teachers, UCLA professor Mike Rose offers his perspective on school reform.

Washington Post, October 25, 2010

Link: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/answer-sheet/guest-bloggers/threats-to-school-reform-are-w.html

 

Entitled to the Facts

Author: John Rogers

Abstract:
Using research from the National Education Policy Center, UCLA professor John Rogers, counters the analysis of the value-added model used by the Los Angeles Times to evaluate Los Angeles teachers.

Huffington Post, February 12, 2011

Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/john-rogers/entitled-to-the-facts_b_822041.html

 

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UCLA Alumni Voices, Teachers on Evidence of Teacher Quality – Written Responses

Author(s): See Below

Abstract:

Educators in Los Angeles public schools, who are also UCLA Teacher Education Program and Principal Leadership Institute alumni, answer the question: If someone came into your classroom, what would you offer as evidence of the quality of your professional practice and why?

 

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UCLA Alumni Voices, Teachers on Evidence of Teacher Quality – Video Responses

Author(s): See below

Abstract:

Educators in Los Angeles public schools, who are also UCLA Teacher Education Program and Principal Leadership Institute alumni, answer the question: If someone came into your classroom, what would you offer as evidence of the quality of your professional practice and why?

View videos on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?p=PL3AE76FE72581178A

Or view individual videos below:

 

  • KIM MERINO
    Middle School Social Studies Teacher,
    UCLA Community School, LAUSD


  • MOHAMMED CHOUDHURY
    7th Grade English and History Teacher,
    Liechty Middle School, LAUSD


  • JANET LEE
    6th Grade Math and Science Teacher,
    UCLA Community School, LAUSD


  • YVONNE HUANG
    7th Grade Math Teacher,
    Young Oak Kim Academy, LAUSD


  • BRANDON McMILLAN
    8th Grade Algebra Teacher,
    Liechty Middle School, LAUSD


  • SELIN SOOKIASIANS
    Middle School Special Education Teacher,
    Young Oak Kim Academy, LAUSD


  • ROBERTO GONZALEZ
    Middle School Science Teacher,
    UCLA Community School, LAUSD


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