Staff Supervision & Evaluation Flashcards
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Which supervisory model focuses on matching the level of support and direction a supervisor provides to the developmental stage of the teacher?
Answer: Differentiated supervision
Differentiated supervision tailors the supervisory approach to individual teacher needs and developmental levels rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
During a post-observation conference, an assistant principal should primarily use which communication technique to promote teacher reflection?
Answer: Open-ended questioning
Open-ended questioning encourages teachers to analyze and reflect on their own practice, fostering professional growth.
A new teacher is struggling with classroom management. Which supervisory approach is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Directive supervision with explicit guidance
Beginning teachers with limited experience benefit most from directive supervision that provides clear guidance and modeling.
Which element is considered most essential to include in a formal classroom observation write-up?
Answer: Specific, observable evidence linked to evaluation criteria
Formal evaluations must be grounded in specific observable evidence tied to established criteria to be legally defensible and instructionally useful.
Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of formative supervision?
Answer: Providing ongoing feedback to improve instruction
Formative supervision is an ongoing, growth-oriented process aimed at continuously improving instructional practice.
An assistant principal is conducting a walkthrough observation. What is the MOST appropriate length for such an observation?
Answer: 5-15 minutes for a brief instructional snapshot
Walkthroughs are brief, frequent visits of 5-15 minutes designed to capture a snapshot of instructional practice across classrooms.
Which legal concept requires that an employee receive adequate notice of performance deficiencies and an opportunity to correct them before termination?
Answer: Due process
Due process requires that employees receive fair notice of deficiencies and a reasonable opportunity to improve before adverse employment action is taken.