Evaluators' Perceptions on the Quality of Training for Conducting Classroom Observations

Autor/in	Williams, Mark Allen
Titel	Evaluators' Perceptions on the Quality of Training for Conducting Classroom Observations
Quelle	(2023), (183 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit Ph.D. Dissertation, Walden University
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Monographie
ISBN	979-8-3744-1437-0
Schlagwörter	Hochschulschrift; Dissertation; Observation; Administrators; Classroom Observation Techniques; Administrator Education; High Schools; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Administrator Attitudes; Electronic Learning; Educational Practices; Educational Quality; Michigan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Thesis; Dissertations; Academic thesis; Beobachtung; High school; Oberschule; Sekundarstufe I; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Bildungspraxis; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität
Abstract	There is a problem in the state of Michigan's evaluation system regarding the training received by those conducting classroom teacher observations. A performance gap between teachers and students and provides training solutions for classroom observers was identified. The purpose of this basic qualitative study was to explore the perceptions of school administrators regarding their preparedness and ability to conduct effective observations of teachers. Social cognitive theory and its six constructs was the conceptual framework used for this research study. Research questions addressed the perceptions of school administrators about the training they have received and their need for additional training. A basic qualitative design with interview questions via Zoom was used for this study. Thirteen participants represented high school, junior high, and middle school levels. Through the coding process, the data collected revealed two major themes, future training, and training needs, with subthemes for each theme. Results showed themes around future training needs, networking with colleagues, practical training and debriefing with colleagues, and the need for refresher training. Recommendations included continued ongoing training and networking with colleagues through an online platform. Training practices identified in this study may create a positive school building, district, and community culture leading to a positive social change in the relationships of all school and community stakeholders. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.] (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01