Testing New Teachers [microform] : A Report of a Review of Teacher Testing Practices and Materials in the District of Columbia Public Schools / Michael Kane
- Bib ID:
- 5495954
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Kane, Michael
- Online Version:
- https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED299304
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- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1988
- 146 p.
- Summary:
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The current status of teacher testing practices and materials in the public schools of the District of Columbia was evaluated. This document reports the findings and recommendations of eight professionals who convened in Washington, D.C., on November 17-19, 1987. These consultants, via interviews with practitioners, found a high degree of readiness within the district for the use of subject matter examinations as a criterion for teacher certification. Issues were examined by a policy analysis tool known as the convening process. Recommendations for a teacher testing policy are provided: (1) subject matter knowledge testing for teacher certification or licensure; (2) requirement of a specified certification score; (3) certification testing for all teachers regardless of other certification; (4) limitations on temporary certification; (5) analysis of processes used in hiring, promotion, and tenure decisions; (6) review of tests and development of new tests; and (7) a writing test for diagnostic and prescriptive purposes for all new employees. Specific recommendations were made to improve the current validity procedures and test development process, including the establishment of a research and measurement unit to collaborate with the current Intern-Mentor program. An overview of legal issues in teacher testing, a report on test development and intern performance, a consultant briefing paper, meeting agenda and a list of interviewees, and sample revalidation procedures and forms are appended. (SLD)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: For a related document, see TM 012 099.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- Beginning Teachers
- Elementary Secondary Education
- Licensing Examinations (Professions)
- Material Development
- Public School Teachers
- School Policy
- Standards
- Teacher Certification
- Teacher Evaluation
- Teacher Qualifications
- Test Construction
- Test Validity
- Testing Programs
- District of Columbia Public Schools Teacher Competency Testing
- Other authors/contributors:
- District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC. Div. of Quality Assurance and Management Planning
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1988
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