Transcript Mon_2_Finn_Evaluating Teaching

Evaluating Teaching,
Classroom Observations
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Malcolm Gladwell in Most Likely to Succeed
discusses “quarterback problem”
Difficulty of predicting success in
quarterbacks similar to predicting success
in teaching
“Test scores, graduate degrees, and
certificates—as much as they appear
related to teaching prowess—turn out
to be as useful in predicting success as
having a quarterback throw footballs
into a bunch of garbage cans.”
Dee Fink “Evaluating Teaching: A New Approach to an Old Problem”
Dee Fink “Evaluating Teaching: A New Approach to an Old Problem”
Dee Fink “Evaluating Teaching: A New Approach to an Old Problem”
Dee Fink “Evaluating Teaching: A New Approach to an Old Problem”
Dee Fink “Evaluating Teaching: A New Approach to an Old Problem”
Activity: Classroom Observation
You have been assigned to observe a teacher
in action. Create a list of things you will look
for and consider. When prompted, share your
list with others at the table.