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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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
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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