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    The article discusses the struggles of teachers who feel labeled as "bad teachers" due to facing high stakes evaluations and strict adherence to administrative rules, even when it does not benefit students. It notes how teacher evaluations focus more on test scores and rule following rather than meaningful teaching. The author expresses that a diverse student population, factors outside a teacher's control, and the need for different teaching strategies are not adequately considered in current evaluation systems. The article questions how evaluations can better support teachers to meet student needs.

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    The article discusses the struggles of teachers who feel labeled as "bad teachers" due to facing high stakes evaluations and strict adherence to administrative rules, even when it does not benefit students. It notes how teacher evaluations focus more on test scores and rule following rather than meaningful teaching. The author expresses that a diverse student population, factors outside a teacher's control, and the need for different teaching strategies are not adequately considered in current evaluation systems. The article questions how evaluations can better support teachers to meet student needs.

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    Confessions of a

    “Bad” Teacher
    William Johnson

    Cherilyn M. Ramirez
    Reporter
    Do you believe that
    going against the
    norm of teaching
    makes you a bad
    teacher?
    Can someone be
    labeled as a “bad
    teacher” after only a
    few observations?
    SUMMARY
     The case study is about a confession
    of a teacher who was labeled as a
    “bad teacher” by their city’s
    Education Department.
     It described the struggles of teachers
    under the peculiar and confused
    pressure to reform education
    SUMMARY
    • He shared his sentiments throughout the
    chapter that standards set for teachers by
    administrators are affecting the quality of
    teaching.
    KEY PROBLEMS
    ✘ Diversity of learners (hormonal, social, emotional
    problems)
    ✘ Following rules and regulations set by
    administrators, even when it won’t work for every
    student
    ✘ Being labeled as a “bad teacher” and being judged
    by your students everyday
    ✘ No Child Left Behind
    KEY PROBLEMS
    ✘ Doing what it takes to keep the job as a teacher
    becomes more important than education
    ✘ Even the best teacher can’t force a student to learn
    ✘ Some lessons do not set in until a few years of life
    experience later.
    ✘ Teachers are blamed for educational problems,
    regardless of circumstances
    IMPLICATIO
    NS
    • Utilize a grading system or assessments that are
    appropriate for the diversity of learners
    • If your lesson doesn’t go exactly as planned or if
    Johnny in the third row decides to do something
    completely unruly, go easy on yourself.
    • Prepare for the evaluation, and should apply these
    preparation frequently
    ✘ Balance between what is expected from us and what
    is necessary for us to provide meaningful teaching
    ✘ Keeping best-practice teaching approaches in mind
    all school year
    ✘ Evaluations are meant to gauge your teaching
    effectiveness. They’re not a pretense to get rid of you
    ✘ Use different teaching strategies to accommodate
    the students’ differences.
    ✘ Teacher evaluation is a reflective process
    ✘ Learn about how to discipline students
    ✘ Making teacher evaluations a conversation
    about what went well, what didn’t go well, and
    what support is needed empowers teachers to
    thrive in their field. When teachers feel
    supported and receive the feedback they need,
    amazing things can happen in the classroom
    ✘ Respond firmly but calmly to any misbehavior and
    project an energy that you’re not phased by the
    behavior or embarrassed because of it. 
    How is “EVALUATION
    OF TEACHERS”
    related to “HOW
    SHOULD WE ASSESS
    STUDENT
    LEARNING?”
    CONCLUSI
    ON
    Remember, a big part of what teachers do are the
    things that won’t show up on standardized tests
    As long as teachers aim to perfect their profession,
    they can count on positive results in classrooms and
    similar teaching environments.
    Your worth does not come from a principal’s
    approval.
    Your students are your reason why you chose being
    a teacher as your profession
    Don’t allow the observation or evaluation system to
    get you so discouraged that you have no energy left
    for your students.
    EDUCATION is crucial,
    and society requires GOOD
    teachers.
    END.
    THANK YOU.
    Cherilyn M. Ramirez
    MATSS

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