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Title: Investing in What It Takes to Move from Good to Great: Exemplary Educators Identify Their Most Important Learning Experiences
Language: English
Authors: Jacques, Catherine, Behrstock-Sherratt, Ellen, Parker, Amber, Bassett, Katherine, Allen, Megan, Bosso, David, Olson, Derek, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, American Federation of Teachers, Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO), Learning Forward, National Council on Teacher Quality, National Education Association, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY), Center on Great Teachers and Leaders at American Institutes for Research
Source: American Institutes for Research. 2017.
Availability: American Institutes for Research. 1000 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC 20007. Tel: 202-403-5000; Fax: 202-403-5001; e-mail: inquiry@air.org; Web site: http://www.air.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 52
Publication Date: 2017
Contract Number: S283B120021
Intended Audience: Teachers
Document Type: Reports - Research
Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Leadership, Teacher Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Teacher Surveys, Preservice Teachers, Beginning Teachers, Team Teaching, Learning Experience, Teacher Empowerment, Leadership Role, Teacher Collaboration, Partnerships in Education, Principals, Mentors, Teacher Certification, Multivariate Analysis, Regression (Statistics), Surveys
Abstract: For the last 4 years, 10 leading education organizations have collaborated on a study series that includes teacher voice in conversations and research about educator effectiveness. Initially conceptualized by teacher leaders from the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) and with their continued input, the "From Good to Great" study series has asked exemplary teachers to share which professional supports and experiences helped them to increase their effectiveness as educators as they progressed through the various stages of their careers. There are multiple reasons why exemplary teachers' perspectives provide key insights for researchers and policy makers, including: (1) The need for smart investments in teacher development; and (2) The need for teacher voice in policy. This report (the third in the study series) summarizes the findings from a 2016 survey of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and builds on the results of a similar survey of State and National Teachers of the Year in 2013-2014. Namely: (1) At the preservice stage, once again respondents ranked a high quality clinical practicum as by far the most important experience; (2) This study again confirmed that an effective school principal and mentors (both assigned and informal) rose to the top of the list, with appropriate school placements and common planning time following close behind; (3) National Board Certification and other ongoing formal education (such as graduate coursework) were seen as the most important experiences, followed by self-chosen professional development outside of the school district and collaboration with peers; and (4) At the teacher leader stage, as with the 2013-14 survey, the National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) surveyed thought serving as a mentor or coach was most important for helping them continue to improve their practice, even after they had already been established as effective teachers. These findings call attention to the need for applied learning opportunities for early-career teachers, opportunities for collaboration across the career continuum, and teacher leadership. Other themes that emerged from this survey included the importance of a full-year final clinical practicum and teacher choice in ongoing professional development options, including teacher leadership roles.
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