This seems like a pretty unbiased text. The NCLB Point/Counterpoint is a good example. I couldn't tell if the authors were in favor or against this legislation but they did have good reasoning for both sides of the issue. Another plus is the amount of research that the authors refer to when trying to back up their assertions. If there is any complaint thus far it would be that this text isn't opinionated enough. I also question the validity and reliability of every research paper and case study referred to in the text.
As I scanned the back cover of this book I agreed with the first sentence which states that traditional teacher supervision is an outdated model for rating the effectiveness of teachers. As an administrator I find this process less than conducive for improving instruction and student learning. The climate for evaluating teachers is not collegial or collaborative due to the summative nature of this process. Formats such as teaming and professional development focused on building specific goals are much more effective in improving the teaching-learning process.
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