Dissertation
A mixed methods study: teacher perceptions of the Pennsylvania Teacher Effectiveness System
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
May 2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7466
Abstract
The chief goal of the present study was to identify teachers' perceptions of the teacher effectiveness system in Pennsylvania. The purpose of this descriptive study was to investigate teachers' perceptions of the usefulness and effectiveness of the teacher evaluation process in southeastern Pennsylvania to determine if policymakers should consider making changes to the system. To support the decision-making process, it was necessary to obtain information from teachers about whether they believe the system is useful and effective. The researcher used an explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods research design. The qualitative design employed was a phenomenological approach, which is meant to explore the culture of a group of individuals. The methodology fit the researcher's mindset on the approach of the study. The researcher focused on individual teachers' perceptions and experiences within a public school district in Southeastern. The primary population and sample for participation in this study were teachers and teaching specialists. The responses identified common themes among teachers and teaching specialists. The study used a cross-sectional survey and face-to-face interviews. Because the researcher used the explanatory, sequential, mixed-methods model, the quantitative data preceded the qualitative data and established the framework for the creation of the interview questions. Surveys and interviews were then analyzed to find common topics and themes within the data. Based on the findings and results of the study, it was concluded that teachers perceive the teacher effectiveness system to be of good quality with strong components. However, changes could be made to the system's implementation to improve or enhance instructional practices within the classroom. Further study is required to determine how improvements could be made to the Teacher Evaluation System in Pennsylvania.
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- Title
- A mixed methods study
- Creators
- Felicia Michele Ulsh - DU
- Contributors
- Joyce A. Pittman (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- xi, 131 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 7466; 991014632936504721