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No, it’s not an investigation, it’s an opportunity to make a plan.
When planning an evaluation cycle it is critical to have an inquiry meeting with the teacher who is being evaluated.
The purpose of this meeting is to determine the teacher’s goals or focus for their evaluation and to allow them time to discuss their strengths and weaknesses as an educator. Not all teachers are experts in all areas but with time, coaching, experience, and valuable feedback they can become strong in all areas. |
Do’s and Don’t of Inquiry Meetings:
DO schedule a time and place for the meeting.
DON’T expect teachers to stay late or come in early for the meeting.
DO let them do the talking. Answer their questions and respect their thoughts but don’t control the conversation.
DON’T choose their focus or goal for them. If they are unsure try to open up a conversation about what they feel they need to improve. If it is still unclear offer to do a quick informal observation to help them decide.
DO ensure that they understand the evaluation process.
DON’T assume that they know what you’re looking for. Tell them what kinds of things you are looking for when you go in for an observation.
DO schedule the observations so they know when you are coming in and be flexible with times and changes.