Teacher perspectives on the use of the Australian professional standards for teachers as part of their evaluation process

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Barry, Damien
Pendergast, Donna
Main, Katherine
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2020
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Teacher effectiveness has a powerful impact on student performance and a teacher evaluation process that supports professional growth can be a key lever for improving teaching quality. The purpose of this study was to examine teacher perspectives on the use of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, when used as part of their evaluation process, and, to determine what other factors may need to be considered in the design and implementation of such a process. A single case study of a school in Victoria, Australia was conducted, using a pre and post interview approach with six teachers. Responses were analysed using a thematic network methodology. Findings reveal that the inclusion of The Standards as part of any evaluation mechanism is secondary to a range of other factors, including the relationship the teacher has with their evaluator; the skills of the evaluator; and the addition of a developmental plan post evaluation.

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Australian Journal of Teacher Education

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45

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8

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© The Author(s) 2020. The attached file is reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. For information about this journal please refer to the journal’s website or contact the author(s).

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Teacher education and professional development of educators

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Barry, D; Pendergast, D; Main, K, Teacher perspectives on the use of the Australian professional standards for teachers as part of their evaluation process, Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 2020, 45 (8)

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