Teacher performance would include peer assessments and parent feedback. I would consider including performance markers for teachers like clear, consistent communication with parents and administration on that list, too.
Imagine what would happen if teachers were teaching for the benefit of the CHILD by working with the parents of that child to identify and target areas for growth? The teacher could then, in their frequent communication with the parent, assess those targeted areas.
Many amazing teachers already do this.
Most, however, teach the state standards to students because they are teaching to a test.
Teacher performance would include peer assessments and parent feedback. I would consider including performance markers for teachers like clear, consistent communication with parents and administration on that list, too.
Imagine what would happen if teachers were teaching for the benefit of the CHILD by working with the parents of that child to identify and target areas for growth? The teacher could then, in their frequent communication with the parent, assess those targeted areas.
Many amazing teachers already do this.
Most, however, teach the state standards to students because they are teaching to a test.