Why We Are Testing Teachers: Some Policy Issues.

Podemski, Richard S.; Lohr, Cherie K.

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ERIC Number: EJ322949

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Publication Date: 1985

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Why We Are Testing Teachers: Some Policy Issues.

Podemski, Richard S.; Lohr, Cherie K.

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, v4 n3 p20-23 Fall 1985

A controversial Arkansas law requires that all currently employed certified teachers pass a specially developed literacy test. This article describes the rational for teacher testing in terms of professional, ethical, and political issues. Testing is necessary for public support for reforms that improve the professional status and salaries of teachers. (BS)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Educational Improvement, Educational Policy, Elementary Secondary Education, Minimum Competency Testing, Professional Recognition, Public Opinion, State Legislation, State Standards, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Evaluation, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Arkansas

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