Author: Sammiches Guest Writer

Observing a teacher for a 20-minute block of time does not provide an accurate picture of who that teacher is or what she accomplishes in the classroom.
Education

Behind the Classroom Door

By Diane Landis “Teacher Evaluation Day will be next week” was the heading on the note from the Headmaster. “Either I or Mrs. Ryan, our Assistant Headmaster, will observe your teaching for 20 minutes on Tuesday or Wednesday.”  As teachers read the note, they exchanged surprised and worried looks.  Never […]