Marc Tiernan

Evaluating teachers can be done using a variety of methods and systems. Each Framework although similiar has unquie differences that should be considered when choosing the framework to be used in a school or school district. 

Being at a comprehnsive high school my CTE teachers are evaluated usaing the same observation tool as all other teachers. I am exctied to learn about a wide variety of observation models their pros and cons as well as how they can serve my teachers and students. 

I have learned that administrators, teachers, coaches, and students must all be commited to student success. A clear mission, vison, and communication are essential. 

I resonated with  the message that great teachers go beyond content knowledge. Great teachers understand  knowledge and pedagogy should be comnibed to conduct best practices. It is essential that coaches effectively communicate with teachers and model strong pedagogy. I support numerous CTE areas and plan to focus my coaching on pedagogy as I often do not have high levels of conten knowledge in all areas I support.

My disitict uses student centered coaching and this affirmed much of the work I am doing with our CTE teachers. I learned more about setting goals with teachers and putting the strategies in to practice. 

Feedback is essential and should be focused and expected. I plan to provide more specific feedback to teachers to help them set goals for their instruction. My district uses  student-centered coaching cycles and I plan to use my learning about feedback as a part of these cycles.  

Build strong relationships and positive classroom environments to engage learners in a safe space to learn. 

Create student jobs and leadership roles within the class and evaluate their work with a serparte grade. 

They have been called soft skills, durable skills, 21st century skills among others. This all seems like a way for differnt organizations to market and monitize trainings. It is essential that the behaviors or skills are clearly defined so people communicating about them usuing differnt titles can come to a mutual understanding. 

It provides teachers with an opportunity to devote time to soft skills. Supporting this time helsp them realize soft skills can be just as important as technicle skills and course content.