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Dr. Douglas Reeves Announces His Leadership Performance Matrix in iObservation
Dr. Marzano Describes How to Use Student Data in Evaluations
Dr. Robert Marzano explains the role student achievement data should play for effective evaluations and teacher support.
Dr. Marzano Outlines the Sources for Teacher Evaluation Data
Dr. Robert Marzano lists the sources for data on teachers that should be part of a effective and accurate evaluation system.
Dr. Marzano Asks, “Are Students Learning What Teachers are Teaching?”
Dr. Marzano questions whether current student achievement data is an accurate reflection of instructional practices or teacher effectiveness.
The Role of Deliberate Practice in Developing Expertise
Dr. Marzano describes deliberate practice as more than just implementing an instructional strategy; it is creating a targeted focus on improving pedagogical skills with opportunities to receive feedback and observe exemplary models.
Implementing Strategies to Get Student Gains
Dr. Marzano notes that a teacher's use of research-based strategies does not automatically suggest that students have learned. In order to impact learning, teachers must track their own growth against gains observed in student performance.
Dr. Marzano Explains the Need to Align Walkthroughs, Teacher Evaluations & Professional Development
Dr. Marzano explains the most critical error hindering districts from their efforts to enhance teaching and learning: misaligned classroom walkthrough, teacher evaluation, and professional development.
Dr. Marzano Describes 3 Phases in the Development of a District System
Dr. Marzano recommends phases in which districts can engage to support teachers to incrementally improve their teaching each year as it relates to student achievement.
Why Most Classroom Walkthroughs are Ineffective
Dr. Robert Marzano reflects on limitations of most classroom walkthrough and teacher observation systems.
Dr. Marzano Expresses Concerns About the Misuse of His Research with Walkthroughs
Dr. Robert Marzano expresses concerns about the inaccurate association of his name with other classroom walkthrough and teacher observation systems.
Announcing the Marzano Art & Science of Teaching Observation and Feedback Protocol
Dr. Robert Marzano explains why he is against classroom walkthrough systems that only focus on a narrow set of strategies and introduces his Art & Science of Teaching Observation and Feedback Protocol in iObservation.
Looking Beyond High-Yield Strategies
Dr. Robert Marzano recommends moving beyond a simple checklist of strategies to using high-probability strategies that reflect and honor the complexity of the teaching/learning process.
Dr. Marzano Addresses the Critical Need for a Robust Model of Instruction
Dr. Robert Marzano defines a robust and comprehensive model of instruction and suggests how districts can integrate his Observation and Feedback Protocol into their own existing models.
Dr. Marzano Describes PLCs in iObservation
Drs. Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering describe their excitement about the strength of iObservation in developing professional learning communities (PLCs).
Fidelity of Program and Practice
Dr. Robert Marzano defines the highest level of implementation in terms of how districts and educators can adapt programs and models to fit their contextual situation.
Marzano Art & Science of Teaching Observation and Feedback Protocol in iObservation
Dr. Robert Marzano shares his excitement about synthesizing nearly 40 years of his research reflected through the Art & Science of Teaching Observation and Feedback Protocol in iObservation.
Leadership with a Singular Focus on Instruction Gets Results
Dr. Robert Marzano highlights what research tells us about effective district and school leadership practices that get results.
Dr. Marzano Explains the Power of a Common Language of Instruction
Dr. Robert Marzano explains why a common language/model of instruction is the foundation for improving teaching and learning.
Dr. Robert Marzano: “My Online Master’s Degree is a Dream Come True”
Dr. Robert Marzano has developed a master's degree in the Art and Science of Teaching that he would have enjoyed experiencing himself as a teacher.
Dr. Robert Marzano’s Online Master’s Degree
Dr. Robert Marzano explains how his new online master's program can increase pedagogical skills in such a way that enhances student achievement and perhaps even personal satisfaction.
Distinguishing Evidence from Research
Drs. Robert Marzano and Debra Pickering discuss the distinction between research-based theories, which are situational vs. evidence-based practices, which are contextual.
Dr. Douglas Reeves Announces His Leadership Performance Matrix in iObservation
Dr. Douglas Reeves explains his new vision for leadership assessment and coaching as presented in the Leadership Performance Matrix, powered by iObservation. He also shares key tips to improved leadership performance.