Monday 29 October
Whangarei:
Being an appraiser in an appraised driven world
Good way to start the week. Appraisal workshop in Whangarei led by Richard Watkinson of Evaluation Associates.
Appraisal conceptual framework:
Learners are at the centre. Must be a teacher led appraisal. Every teacher should be in control of leading their own appraisal., with strong enquiry focus.
All 6 standards must be met annually.
Evidence of observations are needed. Gather student voice as well. Ask them during the lesson. Observer can observe the engagement.
Observations are really good. See how students are going/ engaging. Good plan for the teacher to video themselves, and the students.
The teacher can also then reflect about/on this video.
Evaluative Capability:
Appraisal is an evaluative process.
1. Describe what good looks like
2. Develop indicators (work with colleagues) to shape full understanding of “good”
3. Ask Q: “how does my practise enact each of the Standards for the Teaching Profession?”
4. Determine the perspectives/source of evidence to answer this Q.
5.Use suitable processes to gather this question.
6. Evaluate the evidence and what it tell about my practise.
7. Use the evidence to examine whether there is a significant gap between my practise and “good”
8. Answer the evaluative Q by reaching a reasoned conclusion and decide on the next STEPS.
What do effective appraisers do?
1. Focus on student learning
2. Focus on teaching and learning as enquiry
3. Ensure collection of evidence endures over time
4. Provide ongoing quality conversations over time
5. Recognise that the process is led by the person being appraised.
This ensures that the teacher meets the STANDARD.
Watch these videos:
conversations about practise video:
The importance of Open to learning (OTL) Conversations:
difficult conversations = awkward and can be confronting.
Open to learning
STANDARDS→evidence ↤ PRACTISE