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Monday, July 21, 2008
Wanted: Good teachers
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
We’re at that time of the summer when school districts hold orientations and training sessions for newly hired teachers.
Most of these teachers were hired on the basis of their resumes and interviews. But how can you tell if someone is a good teacher based on that?
Just because someone is enthusiastic and says they analyze student data to find weaknesses and promote collaborating learning doesn’t mean that person will be effective in the classroom.
It’s much easier to determine who is a good teacher by spending time in that person’s class. Of course, principals and hr directors don’t have that chance.
Without seeing the person in action, how do schools find and hire the best teachers?
