Elementary Principals' Perceptions of the Relationship Between a Teacher Appraisal System and Student Achievement

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Abstract

Recent attention has been placed on teacher appraisal systems as many school districts across the nation are revamping teacher appraisal tools. This research study used a mixed methods design, incorporating quantitative survey data and qualitative interview data in order to identify what principals at highly effective elementary school campuses in a large urban school district valued as key instructional criteria in the district’s teacher appraisal system and how individual criterion contributed to student achievement. “Facilitates organized, student-centered, objective-driven lessons” had the highest overall perceived impact on teaching and learning. Interview data yielded further leader actions that supported student achievement. How these practices will be replicated and supported in other schools and districts can have a substantial impact on student achievement.

Author

• Jilliane McCardle, University of Florida