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The Affordances and Limitations of Different Analytic Models for Data From Classroom Observation Systems

Mon, April 25, 2:30 to 4:00pm PDT (2:30 to 4:00pm PDT), Manchester Grand Hyatt, Floor: 3rd Level, Harbor Tower, Hillcrest AB

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Standardized classroom observation systems are an important tool in the direct observation of teaching. Recent research with observation systems has adopted a wide range of models that make drastically different assumptions about the nature of teaching quality, viewing teaching quality alternatively as a categorical or continuous construct. This research has generally worked to promote the usefulness of the chosen model with only modest attempts to explore the model dependency of conclusions. This symposium will bring researchers together to discuss across the different modeling approaches, exploring their limitations and affordances. In doing so, we hope to promote greater integration and discussion across research groups.

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