Peer Review Undergoing Revitalization
An old concept that calls for teachers to assess their own is gaining traction as evaluation comes under the spotlight.
Around a conference table, six people finger binders stuffed with teaching standards, sheets on which to record teachers’ practices, and handbooks outlining when materials need to be submitted. For good reason: They are now immersed in the intensive period of documenting in writing whether the teachers they counsel have improved over the course of the year. Ultimately, their findings will help determine whether their teacher “clients” remain employed.
The job’s downside—lots of paperwork—contrasts with its high point: helping teachers reach their potential.
“The best part is when you get thankful e-mails and phone calls, when they are just so happy that they’ve tried something new out and seen that it works,” said Greg Barnes, one of...
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