Earning an “A” on Teacher Evaluations: Tips for Today’s Professional Educator

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PEDC 9020 Earning an “A” on Teacher Evaluations: Tips for Today’s Professional Educator
3 Graduate Level or In-service Credits/ 45 hours Instructor: Valerie Hanley May 1-30, July 1-30, October 1-30
University of the Pacific

Competition in the workforce is fierce due to the current economic and political climate, and technology is changing the field of education dramatically. Add to that the push for more stringent, mandatory teacher evaluations, and any teacher can be left with an uneasy feeling at times. Rather than feel uncertain or fearful in the face of changes in the field of education today, choose to be prepared! This course will present you with ideas for showcasing your talents as an educator in the best way possible. Using ideas and standards from recent teacher evaluation models as the course foundation, you will be asked to reflect and critique your own abilities as an educator. You will also explore the latest trends in education, the newest ways to use technology to teach and share ideas, and you will design ways to highlight your talents as an educator. You will emerge from this course feeling energized and empowered as an educator, eager to face any challenges you face in and out of the classroom. This course is recommended for all educators, novice or experienced,