Trouble Areas of Evaluation for Beginning Teachers

Abstract

Focusing on two areas that are difficult to demonstrate, the authors advise beginning teachers how to show student engagement and classroom discussion when they are being observed.

Key words:

• classroom discussion
• student engagement
• teacher evaluation

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Notes on contributors

Pattie Johnston

Pattie Johnston is a Professor of Education at The University of Tampa with a PhD in Measurement and Research. She is the former chair of the Department of Education and currently directs a graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction. Email: [email protected]

Merrie Tankersley

Merrie Tankersley is an Instructor and the Clinical Education Director in the Department of Education at The University of Tampa. She oversees elementary practicum experiences and teaches corequisite elementary education internship seminars. Email: [email protected]

Megan Civil

Megan Civil is an Instructor and Coordinator of Secondary Clinical Education in the Department of Education at The University of Tampa and teaches corequisite secondary education internship seminars. Email: [email protected]