Thesis
Arts teacher evaluation: how one charter school network shows its support
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
Sep 2017
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-7537
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to understand the evaluation and support system for specials teachers at National Heritage Academy Charter schools. This study uses an exploratory sequential mixed methodology. Research included interviews with leadership members of Brooklyn Dreams Charter School, followed by a survey sent to all of the New York NHA specials teachers. Both parties came to the conclusion that leaders were under-prepared to fully evaluate and support specials teachers due to lack of knowledge in the specialized subject matter as well as insufficient training in using the company's evaluation tool as it applies to specials teachers. I suggest the organization work to improve the evaluation tool to have the flexibility to work for any staff member that does not fit the mold of a general education teacher and for the organization to also work towards restructuring some key staff positions to better support specials teachers across the charter. Specific guidance documents are suggested for each specialty to support the evaluation tool along with an added position with special skillset in specials teacher. These results and suggestions can be useful for organizations who use teaching artists and any other education setting that works with and evaluate specials teachers.
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Details
- Title
- Arts teacher evaluation
- Creators
- Rachael M. Basescu - DU
- Contributors
- Jean Brody (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Arts Administration; Arts and Entertainment Enterprise; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 7537; 991014632192804721