Good Intentions, Questionable Results
Implications for the Professional Development of Teachers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9730037 |
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| Authors | Susan Sullivan (0000-0002-1637-9102, College of Staten Island, corresponding author), Vivian Shulman (City University of New York), Jeffrey Glanz (0000-0002-5318-1242, Wagner College) |
| Year | 2002 |
| Volume | 34 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 451-476 |
| Publication date | 2002-08-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Education and Urban Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0013-1245 • E-ISSN: 1552-3535 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00124502034004004 |
| OpenAlex | W2043887026 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 7 |
The purpose of this study is to determine the extent of implementation of the innovative 1995-2000 United Federation of Teachers–New York City contract agreement on annual performance reviews of teachers and to identify the factors that impeded or facilitated implementation. Surveys were sent to a stratified sample of faculty members in 7 New York City public elementary, middle, and high schools. Interviews were conducted with self-selected staff members from the 7 schools. Findings indicate that the Teacher Performance Review option is being implemented in few schools. Among the factors identified as impeding the implementation of the performance review initiative is a lack of adequate training at all levels. Despite the contract component and a detailed plan of implementation and support, a lack of investment in performance review on the part of professional staff persists. Administrators and faculty alike view the agreement as an evaluative experience rather than an opportunity for growth
Faculty Development · Investment (military · Medical education · Pedagogy · Plan (archaeology · Political science · Professional development · Public relations · Sample (material · Stratified sampling · Medicine · Psychology · Teacher Education and Leadership Studies
| Highly cited | No |
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