5/25/2017 Notes

The Effective Instruction (EI) Committee met on May 25, 2017 to review data from the annual EI Process survey and identify any needs in preparation for the 2017-18 school year. Questions regarding the following information may be directed to the facilitator of the EI Committee, Dr. Christine Ermold, or any member of the committee.

• Approximately 33% of surveyed teachers responded to this year’s survey.  Upon review of past data response rates, it was found that since the survey began in 2011, response rates have ranged between 28.5% and 40%.
• Over 90% of respondents indicated observational feedback resulted in reflection on their practice.
• 78% of respondents said they made changes to their practice based on observational feedback.
• TEP Process is clearly highly regarded as a process that positively impacts student learning and professional growth.
• There is a lack of familiarity with the Rediker guides, but those who used them generally found them helpful.
• It was determined that no changes to the EI Process are necessary at this time.
• Adjustments were made to the TEP form to make it easier to use.
• Strategies to promote peer observation were discussed.
• The benefits of TeachScape training for interested teachers, was discussed.
• The reporting requirements to the Department of Education and Early Development were discussed.