There was an interesting debate at the New York Times. The question asked was Can a Few Years' Data Reveal Bad Teachers?
Better teachers lead to better test scores and better lives. But with only a few years' data, can districts tell which teachers are good?Economists, teachers, and researchers weigh in.
No, because there are too many variables that a teacher cannot control. IE: The homelife of the students. Their willingness to complete their work on time. The attitude of their parents.
ReplyDeleteRemember, a manager in the private sector can hire and fire the employees under his supervision. A teacher cannot even choose who is in their class. Big difference.
So not a fan of value-added, huh? Okay. I have to ask, did you actually read the articles?
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