Development and Validation of the Teacher Intentionality of Practice Scale: A Guide for Professional Development

• In Event: 32.084 - Poster Session 6
  In Poster Session: 32.084-1 - Division K Section 8 Poster Session 3

Abstract

The current study details the development and validation of Teacher Intentionality of Practice Scale (TIPS), an observational protocol designed to measure intentional teaching practices and support teacher growth over time. The primary goal of this study is to develop a reliable and valid measure of research-based teacher instructional practices while also providing a professional development model for K-12 educators at all levels of preparation and experience. Observations (N=76) were conducted in elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms across all core subject areas during the validation process. This paper details the theoretical foundations of TIPS, reports specific measures of reliability and validity of the observational protocol, and discusses applications of TIPS for teacher evaluation and PD.

Authors

• Julie Brockman Smart, Clemson University

• Jeff C. Marshall, Clemson University

• Daniel M Alston, Clemson University