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Rise and Shine: A Practical Guide for the Beginning Science Teacher

Chapter 12: Preparing for Your Evaluation

Online Appendixes

Recommended Resources

Examples of Look-Fors

Denver Public Schools: Best Practices and Look Fors in Science: http://curriculum.dpsk12.org/math_science/science/best_practices/index.html

Reformed Teaching Observation Protocol (RTOP): http://physicsed.buffalostate.edu/AZTEC/RTOP/RTOP_full/index.htm

Science Classroom Observation Protocol: http://cascadesolympic.mspnet.org/media/data/Science_Classroom_Observation_Guide_REFERENCE_EDITION_4_1_.pdf?
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Technology Integration Matrix: http://fcit.usf.edu/matrix/matrix.php

Student Surveys

Aguilar, E. 2009. How to foster student feedback. Edutopia. www.edutopia.org/student-feedback

Carondelet High School Science Teacher/Course Evaluation (Example of a student survey): http://trampleasure.net/lee/index.php/430 [Note to readers: This is a corrected link from the address provided in the book.]

Grading the Teacher: http://fnoschese.wordpress.com/2010/08/11/grading-the-teacher

Walk-Throughs

Protheroe, N. 2009. Using classroom walkthroughs to improve instruction. Principal (March/April). www.naesp.org/resources/2/Principal/2009/M-A_p30.pdf

Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement (CCSRI). 2007. Using the classroom walk-through as an instructional leadership strategy. AdLit.org. www.adlit.org/article/27501

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