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Goldhaber, Dan, Ed.; Hannaway, Jane, Ed. – Urban Institute Press, 2009
Considering that having a quality teacher is the foremost in-school predictor of students' success, ensuring teacher excellence is vital to the nation's educational system. In "Creating a New Teaching Profession," diverse scholars assess the state of human capital development in the teaching profession today and how to progress.
Descriptors: Human Capital, Teaching (Occupation), Teacher Competencies, Educational Policy
Stronge, James, Ed. – 1997
This guide presents current research and thinking about teacher evaluation and combines that research with practice. Chapters contain illustrations and examples to make a research-practice connection and present a comprehensive approach to designing, implementing, and monitoring quality teacher-evaluation systems. Chapters include: (1) "Improving…
Descriptors: Classroom Observation Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Faculty Development
Spencerport Central Schools, NY. – 1986
During the 1982-83 school year the Spencerport (New York) Central School District began a comprehensive project to study the effective schools research and its implications at all levels of a suburban school system. A leadership planning team (consisting of teachers, principals, and district personnel) participated in a series of workshops and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Annual Reports, Change Strategies, Cooperative Planning
Silverman, Steven J., Ed.; Ennis, Catherine D., Ed. – 2003
This book provides the latest research on physical education curriculum, teaching, and teacher education and shows physical educators how to apply this knowledge to their day-to-day practices. There are 19 chapters in five parts. Part 1, "Overview of the Field," includes (1) "Enhancing Learning: An Introduction" (Stephen J. Silverman and Catherine…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Athletics, Beginning Teachers, Context Effect