Title: The Power of an Effective Teacher and Why We Should Assess It
Headings: Chapter 1. The Power of an Effective Teacher and Why We Should Assess It
Linking Teacher Evaluation and Student Learning
Chapter 1. The Power of an Effective Teacher and Why We Should Assess It
Qualities of Effective Teachers
Impact of Teacher Effectiveness on Student Achievement
Highly Qualified Versus Highly Effective
Promoting Teacher Effectiveness
Assessing Teacher Effectiveness
Concerns
Possibilities
Conclusion
Endnotes
Requesting Permission

Content: Have formal teacher preparation training. Hold certification of some kind (standard, alternative, or provisional) and are certified within their fields. Have taught for at least three years. Are caring, fair, and respectful. Hold high expectations for themselves and their students. Dedicate extra time to instructional preparation and reflection. Maximize instructional time via effective classroom management and organization. Enhance instruction by varying instructional strategies, activities, and assignments. Present content to students in a meaningful way that fosters understanding. Monitor students' learning by utilizing pre- and postassessments, providing timely and informative feedback, and reteaching material to students who did not achieve mastery.