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by Derventio
Five essential tips for effective mid-year appraisals
We are now passing the halfway point in the academic year, which means we are discussing effective practice for mid-year appraisals. In a busy school environment, we recognise that there are competing priorities to address. Here we offer some advice for senior and middle leaders in conducting appraisals to make them as productive as possible.
Read MoreUsing observations to record teacher effectiveness
According to theĀ Sutton TrustĀ (2014), there are three questions to answer about the effectiveness of teaching: What makes āgreat teachingā? What kinds of frameworks or tools could help us to capture it? How could this promote better learning? So, what does make āgreat teachingā? The very best teachers are highly professional, passionate and have excellent subject … Continued
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