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The Dynamic Trio of Effective Teaching Measures: Classroom observations, student surveys and achievement gains. Thomas Kane Harvard Graduate School of Education. Which team w ould y ou p ick?. Or. Largest study of instruction ever undertaken 3,000 teacher volunteers in 7 districts
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The Dynamic Trio of Effective Teaching Measures:Classroom observations, student surveys and achievement gains Thomas Kane Harvard Graduate School of Education
Largest study of instruction ever undertaken • 3,000 teacher volunteers in 7 districts • Multiple Measures • >22,500 classroom observations • Student surveys • Student achievement gains on state tests & supplemental tests
? Student Achievement Gains Top 25% Bottom 25% 7.6 months of learning MATH
Classroom Observations Actual scores for 7500 lessons.
Managing student behavior Classroom Observations Creating Environment of Respect & Rapport Creating environment of respect & rapport Engaging students in learning Managing classroom procedures Establishing a culture of learning Establishing a culture of learning Actual scores for 7500 lessons. Using assessment in learning Using questioning & discussion techniques Communicating with students
Better Observation Scores, Higher Achievement Gains Student Achievement Gains Top 25% Bottom 25%
Better Student Perceptions, Higher Achievement Gains Student Achievement Gains Top 25% Bottom 25%
Student Perceptions= Highest Reliability Correlation for same teacher on same measure, two different course sections Observation Scores Student Achievement Gains Student Survey Results
Dynamic Trio Value-Added Observations Student Surveys Most predicts student outcomes, No diagnostic use Most diagnostic, Potentially least reliable Predictive, Most reliable
Relative to What? Months of Learning (MATH) Master’s Experience Dynamic Trio