Question

A recently hired principal wishes to evaluate teacher quality in the school by determining the extent to which the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices are currently being implemented. The principal can best achieve this goal by taking which of the following actions first?

Choose an answer
A providing each teacher with an instructional self-evaluation form to complete
B meeting with each teacher to discuss their teaching methods and priorities
C arranging to spend time observing in each teacher's classroom
D analyzing samples of student work submitted by each teacher

Answer 1

The recently hired principal should arrange to spend time observing in each teacher's classroom to evaluate teacher quality in the school by determining the extent to which the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices are currently being implemented.

Step-by-step explanation:

The recently hired principal can best evaluate teacher quality in the school by taking the action C) arranging to spend time observing in each teacher's classroom first. By observing the teachers in the classroom, the principal can directly observe how they implement the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.

Observing the teachers in action will provide a firsthand understanding of how well the practices are being implemented and whether any areas need improvement. It allows the principal to see the teaching methods and priorities of each teacher and evaluate their effectiveness.