___________________________________________________________________________ Introduction In Bahrain’s reform of its education system, amongst its major efforts are to produce graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills that will allow them to compete in the global economy. In this respect, Bahrain wishes to have a wide range of skilled human resource with a multitude of different expertise in all sectors of the economy including service, technical and professional. This will require an education system that can develop students who are creative, innovative and with strong problem-solving and leadership skills. An important element for the achievement of the above aims and objectives, would be a resilient education system where the measurement of performance is made objectively and with a clear understanding of what constitutes an effective learning-teaching process and the need to have a system where all its component organizations including the schools, the directorates of the Ministry of Education, the teacher preparation colleges, the various educational organizations and the community at large, work synergistically together in the development of students . The Performance Management System (PMS) is crafted as an important tool in the achievement of this objective. It is a tool that serves a developmental purpose while simultaneously serving as an evaluative tool for a summative appraisal of performance. More specifically, the purposes of the performance management system are to: ensure efficient performance in the educational system; provide for equity, effectiveness, and consistency; and promote professional development and growth. The PMS also helps in the identification of a range of performances amongst educators, so that professional development opportunities can be provided on a continuous basis for the sustained development of the teaching workforce. The design of this PMS is aligned to the Teacher Cadre that was proposed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Bahrain. The overarching reason is to have schools operate towards excellence. The steps needed to be taken towards the achievement of excellence in learning and teaching, and excellence in the leadership of schools, are 1 clearly the reasons why the Teacher Cadre was drawn up. As an example, the Teacher Cadre states that its creation is for the purpose of “fostering a culture for learning and training in the school organization” and the PMS will serve to enable this. Likewise, the PMS will bring about the constant incremental improvement in teacher performance as well as the performance of all other teachers that support teaching and learning in schools. Together with appropriate training and the culture of learning, students will be opened to the opportunities to achieve academic excellence. In addition to academic excellence, students will also be developed holistically which means that in addition to development in the cognitive domain, they should also be developed in the affective, physical, and social domains. It is the expectation of the education system that the Teacher Cadre will be able to influence teachers and others in the education system towards the development of positive attitudes which are important in working towards the achievement of excellence. It is also the expectation of the Teacher Cadre that the system will be able to get teachers and others in the education system, to be self-motivated in learning and developing and to “contagiously” affect others in the same way so as to create an environment of life-long learning and continuous improvement. Premise of the Performance Management System The Performance Management System is built on the premise that the reformed education system in Bahrain has the following systems put in place: 1. Current teachers will be undergoing constant professional development programs as an ongoing process with the purpose of updating of knowledge and skills so as to develop and sustain an excellent teaching workforce. 2. Newly selected potential teachers will be given high quality teacher-preparation programs so as to be ready with high levels of knowledge and skills to be effective and efficient teachers. 3. Current school leadership especially assistant headmasters and headmasters will be undergoing in-service leadership programs to develop and sustain quality leadership in schools that will impact on the development of quality students and school graduates. 4. There is a system of selection and preparation of teachers to be senior teachers, assistant headmasters and headmasters in order that they become effective school leaders from day one on the job. 2 On this premise and the need to sustain a high quality teaching workforce, the Performance Management System that will recognize and reward good and high quality performance, while at the same time will find ways to improve unsatisfactory, weak or mediocre performance as well as making good work even better by moving towards excellence. The general PMS framework for excellence is depicted in Figure 1. This framework includes the following key elements: 1. Specified roles and responsibilities 2. Specific competencies that define the knowledge, skills and attitudes teachers require 3. A rubric describing evidence of performance of teachers for each competency 4. Measurement of their overall performance Figure 1. The General Performance Management Systems Framework Holistic development of the student in the following domains: Cognitive, Affective, Social and Physical Key Competency Domains Specified Roles Specific Competencies Level of Performance Measuring Performance General categories of excellence in the teaching profession Responsibilities and observed actions or behaviors Knowledge, skills and attitudes Evidence of teaching performance Overall teacher performance Elements of the Performance Management System A Performance Management System requires: 1. A clearly defined hierarchy of teachers within each track (Teaching Track, Specialist Track, and Leadership Track) with each level of the hierarchy having well-defined roles and functions. 2. The list of required competencies that teachers are able to make constant reference to, in order to identify areas they need to improve upon and hence to determine and source for development programs that will help them. 3 This manual describes the processes, steps to be followed, and forms to be completed to ensure consistent and effective application of the PMS. It also describes the respective roles and responsibilities, and competencies of teachers and educational officers in all three tracks of the education system, namely the teaching track, leadership track and the specialist track. The Three Tracks The Teacher Cadre has defined three career tracks for teachers. Teachers may choose to be on the Teaching Track which will lead them to the level of “Consultant Teacher”, or the “Specialist Track” which will lead them to attain the level of “Education Specialist” or the “Leadership Track” which leads them to “Senior Headmasters” and up to as high as “District Head”. All teachers begin on the Teaching Track at Level 1 as Teaching Assistant and they will be able to choose to switch tracks when they are at levels 4 or 5 of the Teaching Track, to be either Assistant Headmaster on the Leadership Track or Specialist in Training on the Specialist Track. Figure 2 shows the three tracks as provided in the Teacher Cadre of the Ministry of Education of Bahrain. Figure 2. The Three Tracks of the Teaching Workforce of the Ministry of Education 4 ___________________________________________________________________________ The Teaching Track Teaching Roles and Functions The major areas within which teachers are to play effective roles for excellence in learning and teaching may be broadly divided into two portions, namely, those roles to be played (a) within classrooms and (b) within and outside school but not necessarily within the classroom. (a) Within Classroom: (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain: Facilitation of Student Learning: a. b. Utilizing knowledge and effective pedagogies for the creation of wide ranging opportunities for students to achieve to the best of their ability. Recognizing student difficulties in learning through the use of proper assessment and to be able to remedy them in a flexible way depending on type of student difficulties. (ii) Development of the Affective, Behavioral, and Social Domains: Provision of Quality Care and Advice for Students and their Welfare: a. b. c. Role-modeling good behavior for students and having skills to influence them to behave in socially acceptable ways. Advising students on desirable values. Creating conducive classroom environment for students to develop and exhibit good behavior. (b) Within and Outside School: (i) Development of the Students’ Physical Domain: a. Encouraging and facilitating students in their physical development through co-curricular activities. b. Catering for students different physical needs during school time. 5 (ii) Contribution to the Advancement of the School: a. Contributing new ideas for School Improvement. b. Participating actively in the implementation of School Initiatives. (iii) Collaboration with the Larger Community: a. Building rapport with parents and the larger community so as to make them willing to contribute to the school’s development in various ways. b. Acting in partnership with parents and the larger community in programs for the improvement of students. (iv) Attention to self Professional Development: a. Having the desire to continuously upgrade personal knowledge in own subject areas as well as in general areas, through the concept of lifelong learning. b. Discussing with other teachers, issues, problems and concerns for shared learning. 6 ROLES AND FUNCTIONS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE Level in Cadre Teacher in Training (3) Performs the roles and functions of teaching and learning in an effective way with support and mentoring from senior teachers and peers Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Plans lessons and teaching materials effectively Uses effective pedagogy Have Knowledge of use of ICT Improvises under situations of need Generates valid schoolbased evaluation instruments Determines student learning growth Analyzes students’ test results, identify students’ areas of strengths and weaknesses, provide feedback to students, and remediate. Constructs effective means of delivery for special needs students where applicable Assists in Curriculum evaluation Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains and Citizenship Values Maintains classroom discipline Develops positive values in students Be sensitive to students’ personal problems Treats students fairly Understands students’ personal problems and difficulties and help solve them Have the skills to identify students with special needs Provides continuous guidance to students on the well-being Development of Students’ Physical Domain Designs and conduct cocurricular activities appropriate to students’ physical state for the purpose of student development physically in relation to social and mental development Identifies student talent in various physical activities 7 Development of School including a Collaborative School Culture Be actively involved in implementation of school programs and projects Participates in committees for school activities Initiates school level social activities to develop collegiality Participates in collaborative learning and sharing with colleagues Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Assists the school management in engaging parents and the community in school activities Encourages parental participation in school programs Keeps parents informed of their children’s progress in school Partners parents on school program implementation Professional Development Shows interest in advancing their teaching and learning skills Seeks opportunities for self development Takes responsibility for own professional development Level in Cadre Certified Teacher (4) Certified Teacher (5) Performs the roles and functions of teaching and learning in an effective way Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, and Social Domains and Citizenship Values Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Instructs and encourages students towards self-learning Provides or develops as well as utilizes the various available enrichment resources Attends to the special needs of students who may either be outstanding students or those with learning difficulties Development of Students’ Physical Domain Development of School including a Collaborative School Culture Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Professional Development Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. Performs all roles and functions of teacher in training but is expected to perform even more effectively. Facilitates discussions on national issues For (5), has mentoring role for teachers at (4) and lower 8 Level in Cadre Professional Teacher (6) Exhibits professional behavior in the holistic development of students and provides guidance to teachers to do the same Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains and Citizenship Values Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): In addition, fulfils the following role(s): In addition, fulfils the following role(s): advises certified teachers on their roles and functions on students’ physical development and contributes towards their development in these areas Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Advises certified teachers on all their roles and functions and contributes towards their development in these areas Presents model lessons Conducts Action Research for the improvement of the Instruction and Learning processes advises certified teachers on their roles and functions on students’ welfare and contributes towards their development in these areas Development of Students’ Physical Domain Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. 9 Development of School including a Collaborative School Culture Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Contributes ideas towards program modifications or improvements Conducts gradelevel meetings to discuss studentrelated issues at that grade level Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Professional Development Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. Performs all roles and functions of certified teachers, but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Helps teachers in engaging parents and the community Advises and contributes towards teachers’ Professional Development Advances own content knowledge and encourages certified teachers to do the same Level in Cadre Senior Teacher (7) Exhibits leadership qualities and professional behavior in the holistic development of students and provides guidance to teachers to do the same Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively. Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains and Citizenship Values Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Appraises professional teachers and below in their performance Coaches professional teachers and below, to develop them Shows leadership qualities Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them Coaches other teachers in student welfare issues Shows leadership to other teachers in taking care of student development Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them Development of Students’ Physical Domain Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Trains other teachers in designing and implementing cocurricular activities Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them 10 Development of School including a Collaborative School Culture Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively and to take the lead role. Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively and to take the lead role. Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them Professional Development Performs all roles and functions of the professional teacher but is expected to perform even more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following role(s): Provides other teachers with in-house development programs Leads teachers in upgrading their professional skills using appropriate materials from a variety of sources Leads teachers towards excellence by motivating them Senior Teacher together with the Senior Assistant/Assistant Headmaster appraise all teachers reporting to them for the purpose of continuous development Level in Cadre Consultant Teacher (8) Exhibits leadership qualities and professional behavior in the holistic development of students and provides guidance to teachers to do the same in their respective subjects of specialization. Initiates innovative ideas for school improvement. Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains and Citizenship Values Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: Leads teachers towards excellence Troubleshoots teachers’ problems and helps resolve them Conducts ongoing follow-up of subject matters and departmental issues at district schools Coordinates with other MOE directorates Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Helps school in solving their problems in this area Coordinates with other MOE directorates Development of Students’ Physical Domain Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: Helps school in solving their problems in this area Coordinates with other MOE directorates 11 Development of School including a Collaborative School Culture Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: Collaborates with all other Consultant Teachers in the district Coordinates with other MOE directorates Initiates ideas in teams with parents for school improvement projects Coordinates with other MOE directorates Professional Development Has knowledge and skills in all roles and functions of the senior teacher and is expected to be able to assist them to work more effectively. . In addition, fulfils the following roles in collaboration with the specialist, the headmaster and the senior teacher: Advises teachers on professional matters Conducts professional development programs for teachers in areas of need _____________________________________________________________________ Competencies for Teaching Excellence This section lists the teaching competencies required to be an effective teacher. The development of these competencies as characteristics of the teacher on an on-going basis will constitute a continuous effort towards self improvement and professional development. A competency requires the right mix of knowledge, skills and attitudes to meet the system’s standards of effective teaching. The knowledge component is the content of what the teacher knows which also forms the basis for the development of further knowledge through the teacher’s own efforts which include personal investigations and research work for self improvement in both content and skills. The skills required of a teacher are mainly pedagogical, the ability to engage students in learning and the processes that instigate the students’ desire to know more and the ability to know how to adjust teaching approaches conditional upon classroom situations. The competent teacher behaves in a professional manner, constantly upgrading his or her knowledge and searching for different effective ways of facilitating students’ learning. He or she will also be able to determine this effectiveness through the use of a variety of assessment tools. A competent teacher is able to create a conducive classroom environment through the use of effective classroom management strategies. These skills are contingent upon good communication skills which a teacher should constantly develop as a competency. The whole teaching-learning process from instruction to assessment to the reporting of student performance to their parents and engaging parents to participate actively in their children’s education, require effective communication skills. The attitude component is very much self characteristics. A teacher needs to have a commitment to the development of his or her students, both in terms of their learning and their well-being. A competent teacher treats and provides his or her students with equitable treatment and shows them the respect they deserve and dedicatedly guides them in their learning. 12 Competencies of Teachers: Grade 3 through Grade 8 The following list of competencies is expressed in terms of the specifics within a given domain of teaching. For each competency, a list of possible behaviors that demonstrate that competency is given. This list is of course not exhaustive and depending on classroom scenarios, various other examples may be listed. (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Pedagogical Skills Assessment Skills Interpersonal and Communication skills with Students Classroom Management Skills (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing Values Domain of Students Developing Civic Awareness of Students (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Developing Physical Well-Being of Students (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (iv) Development of School Including a Collaborative School Culture Professionalism and School Improvement Commitment to Student Learning Working Effectively in Teams (v) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Collaboration with Stakeholders (vi) Professional Development Professional Development 13 Teacher in Training (Grade 3) (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Pedagogical Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers know their subject matter, the curriculum and educational issues (including policies and initiatives). The Teacher: Demonstrates awareness of the philosophy and rationale of the official curriculum framework that structures teaching areas. Shows awareness of the range and rationales of key national educational initiatives and policies. Demonstrates that he has knowledge of lesson plans and prepares teaching materials in accordance with this competency domain. Assists in teaching, evaluation and remediation. The Teacher: Shows awareness of the different learning styles of students with the selection of teaching materials. Produces appropriate teaching-learning materials. The Teacher: Actively seeks new information from various sources including professional development courses available. The Teacher: Shows awareness of various pedagogical approaches to facilitate the teaching of subject. Shows flexibility in teaching strategies to cater to students of different ability levels. Teachers understand how students learn and the factors that affect their learning. Teachers keep up with latest trends and developments in own subject area. Teachers adapt and refine their teaching practices through continuous learning and reflection, using a variety of sources and resources. Teachers use appropriate knowledge and technological skills in their teaching practices. The Teacher: Uses technology appropriately to improve efficiency and effectiveness in planning, instructional delivery and assessment. 14 Key Competency Domains Assessment Skills Interpersonal and Communication skills with Students Classroom Management Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers have ability to apply a variety of effective assessment practices. The Teacher: Shows flexibility in the use of assessment techniques to measure students’ learning outcomes. Develops valid and relevant assessment tools that differentiate student performance accurately. Teachers provide constructive and timely feedback. The Teacher: Provides constructive and timely feedback to students. Provides responsive, useful and meaningful feedback on assignments. Gathers accurate data on student performance and keeps comprehensive records of student achievements. Engages in meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the teaching and learning process. Participates in planning suitable follow-up actions to address areas requiring assistance with the aim of improving future performance, in collaboration with colleagues. Keeps both students and parents informed on progress. The Teacher: Abides by school guidelines on reporting with conscientiousness. Attempts to communicate clear and achievable expectations for students. Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude when communicating with students. Teachers communicate effectively with students. Teachers know and apply a variety of effective classroom management strategies. The Teacher: Considers the individual needs of students and the learning environment when selecting teaching resources. Maintains classroom discipline. 15 (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Key Competency Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing Values Domain of Students Developing Civic Awareness of Students Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers promote the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Develops positive values in students. Sensitive to students emotional needs and problems and take necessary follow-up actions. Teachers enhance the students’ values. Promotes moral awareness in school. Teachers develop students to become better and responsible citizens. Promotes positive values and citizenship responsibilities. (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Key Competency Domains Developing Physical WellBeing of Students Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers develop the physical well-being of students. Assists and participates in planning and conducting co-curricular activities. 16 (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (iv) Development of School Including a Collaborative School Culture Key Competency Domains Professionalism and School Improvement Commitment to Student Learning Working Effectively in Teams Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. Teachers demonstrate commitment to the well-being and development of all students. The Teacher: Displays support for school programs and initiatives. Accepts constructive feedback from others so as to improve. Teachers are committed to teach and support students learning and achievement. The Teacher: Learns and acquires best practices from others and effectively applies new information/techniques to enhance teaching practices. Teachers treat all students fairly and with respect. The Teacher: Demonstrates care and respect for students by developing positive interactions. Encourages polite and respectful student interactions and behavior. The Teacher: Provides students with appropriate opportunities for independent practice of new skills. Teachers provide a ‘learning’ environment that fosters critical thinking and life-long learning. Teachers collaborate with other colleagues in school to create sustainable learning communities. The Teacher: Shows genuine concern of students’ learning. Encourages a positive classroom learning environment. The Teacher: Learns from colleagues in a community of learners. Cooperates with colleagues to solve student, classroom and school concerns. 17 (v) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Key Competency Domains Collaboration with Stakeholders Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers collaborate with other stakeholders (such as, parents and members of the community) to enhance student learning and achievement and school programs. The Teacher: Engages and works with parents and community members. (vi) Professional Development Key Competency Domains Professional Development Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers seek opportunities to improve on professional practices. Shows interest in advancing content knowledge and teaching skills. 18 Certified Teacher (Grades 4 and 5) (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Specific Competencies Teachers know their subject matter, the curriculum and educational issues (including policies and initiatives). Teachers understand how students learn and the factors that affect their learning. Teachers keep up with latest trends and developments in own subject area. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Demonstrates awareness and clear understanding of the philosophy and rationale of the official curriculum framework that structures teaching areas. Demonstrates clear understanding of the range and rationale of key national educational initiatives and policies. Exhibits good understanding and ability to explain subject areas to students. Presents accurate, relevant and up-to-date information. Incorporates appropriate curricular guidelines meaningfully into lessons. The Teacher: Caters to different learning styles of students with the selection of teaching materials. Modifies programs to fit student needs by making topics relevant to students’ experiences. The Teacher: Actively seeks new information from various sources including professional development courses available. Applies knowledge trends and developments into teaching. Assesses and reviews program delivery for relevancy. Utilizes resources effectively (such as websites) to learn about best practices and successful teaching strategies. 19 Key Competency Domains Pedagogical Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers adapt and refine their teaching practices through continuous learning and reflection, using a variety of sources and resources. The Teacher: Devises effective approaches to teach subject. Demonstrates flexibility in teaching strategies for students of different ability levels. Integrates curriculum expectations effectively into teaching practice Uses enjoyable teaching approaches to make learning fun. Uses effective instructional and time management techniques such as specification of appropriate teaching objectives, learning activities and clear communication.. Uses a clear and consistent format for instruction. Uses different motivational strategies to encourage students in developing competence in all areas. Develops clear classroom expectations with students. The Teacher: Uses technology appropriately to improve efficiency and effectiveness in planning, instructional delivery and assessment. Teachers use appropriate knowledge and technological skills in their teaching practices. 20 Key Competency Domains Assessment Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers have ability to apply a variety of effective assessment practices. The Teacher: Develops valid and relevant assessment tools that differentiate student performance accurately. Aligns assessment strategies with learning objectives. Employs formative and summative assessments to measure students’ learning outcomes. Recognizes student difficulties, and hence uses a variety of assignment strategies. Helps construct tests that can differentiate student performance accurately. Shows flexibility in the use of assessment techniques to measure students’ learning outcomes. The Teacher: Provides constructive, timely and meaningful feedback to students and take follow-up actions. Provides responsive, useful and meaningful feedback on assignments. Gathers accurate data on student performance and keeps comprehensive records of student achievements. Engages in meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the teaching and learning process. Plans suitable follow-up actions to address areas requiring assistance with the aim of improving future performance. Keeps both students and parents informed on progress. Teachers provide constructive and timely feedback. 21 Key Competency Domains Interpersonal and Communication skills with Students Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers communicate effectively with students. The Teacher: Abides by school guidelines on reporting with conscientiousness. Conducts effective teacher-student conferences. Communicates clear and achievable expectations for students. Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude when communicating with students. The Teacher: Differentiates instruction to meet varied student needs. Considers the individual needs of students and the learning environment when selecting teaching resources. Provides opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning through involvement. Uses appropriate strategies to manage discipline. Exhibits fairness when dealing with students. Establishes and maintains standards for student behavior. Teachers know and apply Classroom Management Skills a variety of effective classroom management strategies. (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Key Competency Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing of Students’ Values Developing Civic Awareness of Students Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers promote the social and emotional well-being of students. Develops positive values in students. Uses effective pastoral guidance for students and takes necessary actions/makes referrals for professional intervention at class level. Teachers enhance the students’ values. Teachers develop students to become better and responsible citizens. Infuses moral values. Promotes positive values and citizenship responsibilities. Surfaces new national policies and debates when appropriate. 22 (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Key Competency Domains Developing Physical WellBeing of Students Specific Competencies Teachers develop the physical well-being of students. Possible Behaviors Organizes and conducts appropriate and lively physical education lessons and/or co-curricular activities that sustain interest of students and supports their mental, physical and social development. Works with students to organize student-led activities for their peers or people in the community. 23 (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (iv) Development of School Key Competency Domains Professionalism and School Improvement Commitment to Student Learning Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. The Teacher: Displays positive attitudes toward students, parents, colleagues and the school. Accepts constructive feedback from others so as to improve. Manages relationship well with others. Participates actively in school initiatives and duties which result in improvements at the school level. Supports administrative processes in the school that enhance school effectiveness. The Teacher: Shows genuine concern for students’ learning. Proactively seeks and effectively applies approaches for helping students' development. Supports students in meeting their academic, social and emotional needs. Builds a positive rapport with students. The Teacher: Encourages students to actively participate in the learning process. Learns and acquires best practices from others and effectively applies new information/techniques to enhance teaching practices. The Teacher: Demonstrates care and respect for students by developing positive interactions. Encourages polite and respectful student interactions and behavior. Deals with inappropriate student behaviors fairly and wisely. The Teacher: Provides students with appropriate opportunities for independent practice of new skills. Provides guidance and feedback to students on developing of new skills. Provides a secure, healthy, and student-directed learning environment. Teachers demonstrate commitment to the wellbeing and development of all students. Teachers are committed to teach and support students learning and achievement. Teachers treat all students fairly and with respect. Teachers provide a ‘learning’ environment that fosters critical thinking and life-long learning. 24 Key Competency Domains Leadership Skills Working Effectively in Teams Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers lead by example and willingness to take on more responsibilities. Teachers collaborate with other colleagues in school to create sustainable learning communities. The Teacher: Garners respects from colleagues. Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. The Teacher: Learns with and from colleagues in a community of learners. Cooperates with colleagues to resolve student, classroom and school concerns. Acknowledges the contribution of others in the team. (v) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Key Competency Domains Collaboration with Stakeholders Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers collaborates with other stakeholders (such as, parents and members of the community) to enhance student learning and achievement and school programs. The Teacher: Provides ongoing feedback to parents on students’ progress through avenues such as meetings, newsletters, Short Messaging System (SMS), and emails. Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude when communicating with stakeholders. (vi) Professional Development Key Competency Domains Professional Development Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers seek opportunities to improve on professional practice. Attends the training path program specific for his/her grade level. Engages in continual learning of both content and pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance his/her professional practices in the classroom. 25 Professional Teacher (Grade 6) (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Specific Competencies Teachers know their subject matter, the curriculum and educational issues (including policies and initiatives). Teachers understand how students learn and the factors that affect their learning. Teachers keep up with latest trends and developments in their own subject area. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Demonstrates clear understanding of the philosophy and rationale of the official curriculum framework that structures teaching areas. Demonstrates clear understanding of the range and rationale of key national educational initiatives and policies. Exhibits deep understanding and ability to explain subject areas to students. Presents accurate and up-to-date information relevant to the subject matter. Incorporates appropriate curricular guidelines meaningfully into lessons. Exemplifies having knowledge: (i) Employs a variety of pedagogical approaches to cater to needs of students. (ii) Delivers multidisciplinary lessons whenever needed. (iii) Enrich subject content beyond the curriculum. Demonstrates awareness of philosophy and rationale of curriculum in relation to overall national framework. The Teacher: Caters to different learning styles of students with the selection of teaching materials in a timely fashion. Modifies programs effectively to fit student needs by making topics relevant to students’ experiences. Chooses pertinent resources for development of instruction to address student needs. The Teacher: Actively seeks new information through professional development courses. Applies knowledge trends and developments effectively into teaching. Assesses and reviews programs delivery for relevancy regularly and purposefully. Utilizes a wide variety of resources effectively (such as websites) to learn about best practices and successful teaching strategies. 26 Key Competency Domains Pedagogical Skills Specific Competencies Teachers adapt and refine their teaching practices through continuous learning and reflection, using a variety of sources and resources. Teachers use appropriate knowledge and technological skills in their teaching practices. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Constantly devises effective approaches to teach subject. Demonstrates flexibility in teaching strategies for students of different ability levels. Consciously integrates curriculum expectations effectively into teaching practice. Uses enjoyable teaching approaches to make learning fun. Uses effective instructional management techniques such as specifications of appropriate teaching objectives and learning activities and clear communication. Uses different motivational strategies effectively to encourage students in developing competence in all areas. Develops clear classroom expectations with students. Uses instructional time in a focused, purposeful way. Uses a clear and consistent format to present instruction. Uses a wide variety of teaching styles to suit students learning styles. Uses a variety of resources effectively to support delivery of the curriculum. Demonstrates clear understanding of students’ learning needs. Encourages students to know about, reflect on, and monitor their own learning. The Teacher: Uses technology appropriately to improve efficiency and effectiveness in planning, instructional delivery and assessment. Demonstrates effective use of technology to promote student learning. Contributes towards producing e- learning materials. 27 Key Competency Domains Assessment Skills Specific Competencies Teachers have ability to apply a variety of effective assessment practices. Teachers provide constructive and timely feedback. Interpersonal and Communication skills with Students Teachers communicate effectively with students. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Develops valid and relevant assessment tools that differentiate student performance accurately. Aligns assessment strategies with learning objectives Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure students’ learning outcomes. Recognizes student difficulties, and hence uses a variety of assignment strategies in an effective way. Employs a wide variety of diagnostic techniques to assess student difficulties. Demonstrates skills in constructing a variety of test questions and instruments to measure students’ learning. Responds to learning exceptionalities and special needs by adjusting assessment processes to ensure meeting their needs. The Teacher: Provides constructive, timely and meaningful feedback to students and take follow-up actions. Gathers accurate data on student performance using a variety of tools and keeps comprehensive records of student achievement. Analyzes the assessment results in an accurate and timely manner. Uses student work to diagnose learning difficulties and provides appropriate remediation. Plans and implements suitable follow-up action to address areas requiring assistance with the aim of improving future performance. Keeps both students and parents informed on progress by effectively using the most appropriate available means The Teacher: Abides by school guidelines on reporting with conscientiousness. Conducts effective teacher-student conferences. Communicates clear and achievable expectations for students. Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude when communicating with students. 28 Key Competency Domains Classroom Management Skills Specific Competencies Teachers know and apply a variety of effective classroom management strategies. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Consciously differentiates instruction to meet varied student needs. Caters to the individual needs of students and the learning environment when using teaching resources. Provides a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning through involvement. Uses a variety of appropriate strategies to manage discipline. Exhibits fairness when dealing with students. Establishes and maintains high standards for student behavior. Demonstrates ability to structure a positive classroom learning environment. (e.g. setting high expectations and respect, which values and promotes learning). Manages tasks and time effectively while engaging students in varied learning experiences. Seeks and uses various resources to achieve and reinforce expectations. Demonstrates ability to identify students’ psycho-social needs and obtain resources to address them. Ensures that all students have the opportunity to learn by planning purposeful tasks. (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Key Competency Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing Values Domain of Students Specific Competencies Teachers promote the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Teachers enhance the students’ values. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Uses effective pastoral guidance to students and takes necessary actions/makes referrals for professional intervention at class level.. Uses a wide variety of positive and appropriate behavior management procedures by delivering consequences consistently and reinforcing positive behavior. Designs and implements customized school wide guidance programs which motivate/enable all students to give of their best and maximize their potential. The Teacher: Infuses moral values. 29 Key Competency Domains Developing Civic Awareness of Students Specific Competencies Teachers develop students to become better and responsible citizens. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Promotes positive values and citizenship responsibilities. Surfaces new national policies and debates when appropriate. Uses innovative techniques to get students to critically engage with current societal and national concerns/issues. Works with other teachers in the school to design projects that will raise pupil awareness of key national policies and debates. (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Key Competency Domains Developing Physical WellBeing of Students Specific Competencies Teachers develop the physical wellbeing of students. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Organizes and conducts appropriate and lively physical education lessons and/or co-curricular activities that sustains interest of students and supports their mental, physical and social development. Works with students to organize student led activities for their peers or people in the community. Conceptualizes and leads the school in the design of integrated co-curricular program that will sustain the general well being and growth of all students. 30 (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (iv) Development of School Key Competency Domains Professionalism and School Improvement Specific Competencies Teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Displays positive attitudes toward students, parents, colleagues and the school.. Accepts constructive feedback from others so as to improve. Manages relationship well with others. Participates actively in school initiatives and duties which results in improvements at the school level. Supports administrative processes in the school that enhance school effectiveness. Leads in the implementation of school-wide instructional initiatives and duties which will bring about greater school effectiveness and improved student performance. Observes and analyzes pedagogical practices of less experienced teachers and develop processes to help teachers critically reflect and improve on their teaching and learning practices. 31 Key Competency Domains Commitment to Student Learning Specific Competencies Teachers demonstrate commitment to the well-being and development of all students. Teachers are committed to teach and support students learning and achievement. Teachers treat all students fairly and with respect. Teachers provide a ‘learning’ environment that fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Shows genuine concern of students’ learning. Proactively seeks and effectively applies approaches for helping in students' physical, social and cognitive development. Supports students in meeting their academic, social and emotional needs. Builds a positive rapport with students. Motivates students to improve their learning. Leads by example and promotes the joy of learning. The Teacher: Encourages students to actively participate in the learning process. Learns and acquires best practices from others and effectively applies new information/techniques to enhance teaching practices. Helps students refine their skills by providing opportunities for guided practice. The Teacher: Demonstrates care and respect for students by developing positive interactions. Encourages polite and respectful student interactions and behaviour. Deals with inappropriate student behaviors fairly and wisely. Promotes issues of equity and diversity by planning appropriate experiences. Promotes a bias-free, multicultural perspective. Promotes fairness and justice through adoption of anti-discriminatory practices such as with regards to disability, race, and culture. The Teacher: Provides students with appropriate opportunities for independent practice of new skills. Provides guidance and feedback to students on developing of new skills. Provides a secure, healthy, and student-directed learning environment. Encourages students to ask question in a non-threatening learning environment. Develops students’ self-esteem by positive reinforcement. Encourages effective questioning techniques that encourage higher level thinking skills. 32 Key Competency Domains Leadership Skills Working Effectively in Teams Specific Competencies Teachers lead by example and willingness to take on more responsibilities. Teachers collaborate with other colleagues in school to create sustainable learning communities. Possible Behaviors The Teacher: Garners respects from colleagues. Demonstrates positive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. Sets example for others to follow in terms of work ethic. Promotes a positive working environment. The Teacher: Learns with and from colleagues in a community of learners. Cooperates with colleagues to resolve student, classroom and school concerns. Acknowledges the contribution of others in the team. Manages relationships well through collaboration, shared problem-solving and conflict resolution. (v) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Key Competency Domains Collaboration with Stakeholders Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers collaborate with other stakeholders (such as, parents and members of the community) to enhance student learning and achievement and school programs. The Teacher: Provides ongoing feedback to parents on students’ progress through avenues such as meetings, newsletters, Short Messaging System (SMS), and emails. Demonstrates a positive, professional attitude when communicating stakeholders. Conscientiously reaches out to parents and to diverse local communities inviting them to share their knowledge and skills in supporting effective classroom and school activities. Initiates contact with other professionals and community, inviting them to participate in school/community-based activities. Works with the community to offer services to students. 33 (vi) Professional Development Key Competency Domains Professional Development Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Teachers seek opportunities to improve on professional practice. The Teacher: Attends the training path program specific for his/her grade level. Engages in continual learning of both content and pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance his/her professional practice in the classroom. Translates knowledge about latest research in pedagogy and content into application for the classroom. 34 Senior Teacher (Grade 7) (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in their subject matter, the curriculum and educational issues (including policies and initiatives). Senior Teachers lead and support teachers to understand how students learn and the factors that affect their learning. Senior Teachers lead and support teachers to keep up with latest trends and developments in own subject area. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: demonstrate clear understanding of the philosophy and rationale of the official curriculum framework that structures teaching areas. demonstrate clear understanding of the range and rationale of key national educational initiatives and policies. exhibit deep understanding and ability to explain subject areas to students. present accurate and up-to-date information relevant to the subject matter. incorporate appropriate curricular guidelines meaningfully into lessons. exemplify having knowledge in: (vii) employing a variety of pedagogical approaches to cater to needs of students. (viii) delivering multidisciplinary lessons whenever needed. (ix) enriching subject content beyond the curriculum. Demonstrates awareness of philosophy and rationale of curriculum in relation to overall national framework. Contributes effectively in designing and implementing an integrated curriculum across a variety of age-levels and ability. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: cater to different learning styles of students with the selection of teaching materials. modify programs to fit students’ needs by making topics relevant to students’ experiences. choose pertinent resources for development of instruction to address student needs. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: actively seek new information through professional development courses. apply knowledge trends and developments effectively into teaching. assess and review programs delivery for relevancy regularly and purposefully. utilize a wide variety of resources effectively (such as websites) to learn about best practices and successful teaching strategies. 35 Key Competency Domains Pedagogical Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Senior Teachers The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: lead and support constantly devise effective approaches to teach subject. teachers in demonstrate flexibility in teaching strategies for students of different ability levels. adapting and consciously integrate curriculum expectations effectively into teaching practice. refining their use enjoyable teaching approaches to make learning fun. teaching practices use effective instructional management techniques such as specifications of appropriate teaching objectives and through learning activities and clear communication. continuous use different motivational strategies effectively to encourage students in developing competence in all areas. learning and develop clear classroom expectations with students. reflection, using a use instructional time in a focused, purposeful way. variety of sources use a clear and consistent format to present instruction. and resources. use a wide variety of teaching styles to suit students learning styles. use a variety of resources effectively to support delivery of the curriculum. demonstrate clear understanding of students’ learning needs. encourage students to know about, reflect on, and monitor their own learning. Senior Teachers The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: lead and support use technology appropriately to improve efficiency and effectiveness in planning, instructional delivery and teachers in the assessment. use of demonstrate effective use of technology to promote student learning. appropriate contribute towards producing e- learning materials. knowledge and technological skills in their teaching practices. 36 Key Competency Domains Assessment Skills Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in applying a variety of effective assessment practices. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: develop valid and relevant assessment tools that differentiate student performance accurately. align assessment strategies with learning objectives. employ a variety of formative and summative assessments to measure students’ learning outcomes. recognize student difficulties, and hence uses a variety of assignment strategies in an effective way. employ a wide variety of diagnostic techniques to assess student difficulties. demonstrate skills in constructing a variety of test questions and instruments to measure students’ learning. responds to learning exceptionalities and special needs by adjusting assessment processes to ensure meeting their needs. design assessment tools including authentic assessment tasks to measure learning in the integrated curriculum (across subject areas). The Senior Teacher: participates in the construction of test items for use at the national level examinations. Senior teachers lead and support teachers in providing constructive and timely feedback to students. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: provide constructive, timely and meaningful feedback to students and take follow-up actions. gather accurate data on student performance and keeps comprehensive records of student achievements. analyze the assessment results in an accurate and timely manner. use student work to diagnose learning difficulties and provides appropriate remediation. plan and implement suitable follow-up action to address areas requiring assistance with the end of improving future performance. keep records and provides feedback to students of strengths and weakness in their learning provide responsive, useful and meaningful feedback on assignments. engage in meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the teaching and learning process. keep both students and parents informed on progress by effectively using the most appropriate available means. 37 Key Competency Domains Interpersonal and Communicati on skills with Students Classroom Management Skills Specific Competencies Senior Teachers help teachers develop effective communication with students. Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in applying a variety of effective classroom management strategies. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: abide by school guidelines on reporting with conscientiousness. conduct effective teacher-student conferences. communicate clear and achievable expectations for students. demonstrate a positive, professional attitude when communicating students. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: consciously differentiate instruction to meet varied student needs. cater to the individual needs of students and the learning environment when using teaching resources. provide a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning through involvement. use a variety of appropriate strategies to manage discipline. exhibit fairness when dealing with students. establish and maintain high standards for student behavior. demonstrate ability to structure a positive classroom learning environment. (e.g. setting high expectations and respect, which values and promotes learning). manage tasks and time effectively while engaging students in varied learning experiences. seek and use various resources to achieve and reinforce expectations. demonstrate ability to identify students’ psycho-social needs and obtain resources to address them. ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn by planning purposeful tasks. 38 (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Key Competency Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing of Students’ Values Developing Civic Awareness of Students Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and supportteachers in promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Teachers enhance the students’ values domain. Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in developing students to become better and responsible citizens. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: use effective pastoral guidance to students and taking necessary actions/make referrals for professional intervention at class level. use a wide variety of positive and appropriate behavior management procedures by delivering consequences consistently and reinforcing positive behavior. design and implement customized school wide guidance programs which motivate/enable all students to give of their best and maximize their potential. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: infuse moral values. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: promote positive values and citizenship responsibilities. surface new national policies and debates when appropriate. use innovative techniques to get students to critically engage with current societal and national concerns/issues. work with teachers in the school design projects that will raise pupil awareness of key national policies and debates. 39 (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Key Competency Domains Developing Physical WellBeing of Students Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in developing the physical well-being of students. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: organize and conduct appropriate and lively physical education lessons and/or co-curricular activities that sustains interest of students and supports their mental, physical and social development. work with students and staff to organize student led activities for their peers or people in the community. conceptualize and lead the school in the design of integrated co-curricular program that will sustain the general well being and growth of all students. demonstrate ability to train other teachers in designing and implementing co-curricular activities. (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (i) Development of School Key Competency Domains Professionalism and School Improvement Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and support teachers to engage in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: display positive attitudes toward students, parents, colleagues and the school. accept constructive feedback from others so as to improve. manage relationship well with others. participate actively in school initiatives and duties which results in improvements at the school level. support administrative processes in the school that enhance school effectiveness. lead in the implementation of school-wide instructional initiatives and duties which will bring about greater school effectiveness and improved student performance. observe and analyze pedagogical practices of less experienced teachers and develop processes to help teachers critically reflect and improve on their teaching and learning practices. lead in the establishing a positive learning climate in the school where students can take intellectual risks and work collaboratively and independently. conduct and lead teachers to engage in purposeful educational research work. 40 Key Competency Domains Commitment to Student Learning Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in demonstrating commitment to the well-being and development of all students. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: show genuine concern of students’ learning. proactively seek and effectively apply approaches for helping in students' physical, social and cognitive development. support students in meeting their academic, social and emotional needs by addressing their individual needs. build a positive rapport with students. motivate students to improve their learning. lead by example and promotes the joy of learning. show leadership in taking care of student development. Senior Teachers develops the teachers’ commitment to teach and support students learning and achievement. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: encourage students to actively participate in the learning process. learn and acquire best practices from others and effectively applies new information/techniques to enhance teaching practices. help students refine their skills by providing opportunities for guided practice. Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in treating all students fairly and with respect. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: demonstrate care and respect for students by developing positive interactions. encourage polite and respectful student interactions and behavior. deal with inappropriate student behaviors fairly and wisely. promote issues of equity and diversity by planning appropriate experiences. promote a bias-free, multicultural perspective. promote fairness and justice through adoption of anti-discriminatory practices such as with regards to disability, race, and culture. 41 Key Competency Domains Commitment to Student Learning (contd.) Leadership Skills Working Effectively in Teams Specific Competencies Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in providing a ‘learning’ environment that fosters critical thinking and lifelong learning. Senior Teachers lead and support teachers by example and show willingness to take on more responsibilities. Senior Teachers lead teachers in collaborating with other colleagues in school to create sustainable learning communities. Possible Behaviors The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: provide students with appropriate opportunities for independent practice of new skills. provide guidance and feedback to students on developing of new skills. provide a secure, healthy, and student-directed learning environment. encourage students to ask questions in a non-threatening learning environment. develop students’ self-esteem by positive reinforcement. encourage effective questioning techniques that encourage higher level thinking skills. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: garner respects from colleagues. demonstrate positive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. set example for others to follow in terms of work ethics. promote a positive working environment. appraise other teachers in their performance. coach teachers to develop them in intellectually, emotionally and socially. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: learn with and from colleagues in a community of learners. cooperate with colleagues to resolve student, classroom and school concerns . acknowledge the contribution of others in the team. manage relationships well through collaboration, shared problem-solving and conflict resolution . leads by example in working effectively with others. demonstrate possession of a sound understanding of teacher motivation. 42 (ii) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Key Competency Domains Collaboration with Stakeholders Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in collaborating with other stakeholders (such as parents and members of the community) to enhance student learning and achievement and school programs. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: provide ongoing feedback to parents on students’ progress through avenues such as meetings, newsletters, Short Messaging System (SMS), and emails. demonstrate a positive, professional attitude when communicating stakeholders. conscientiously reach out to parents and to diverse local communities inviting them to share their knowledge and skills in supporting effective classroom and school activities. initiate contact with other professionals and community, inviting them to participate in school/community-based activities. work with the local community to offer services to students. encourage parents’ involvement in school programs. 43 (iii) Professional Development Key Competency Domains Professional Development Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Senior Teachers lead and support teachers in seeking opportunities to improve on professional practice. The Senior Teacher leads and supports teachers in order for them to: attend the training path program specific for his/her grade level. engage in continual learning of both content and pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance his/her professional practices in the classroom. translate knowledge about latest research in pedagogy and content into application for the classroom. identify teachers’ training needs and provide professional development opportunities for them. provide and conduct teachers with in-house development programs. 44 Consultant Teacher (Grade 8) (A) Core Teaching and Learning Competencies (i) Development of Students’ Cognitive Domain Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Consultant Teachers know their subject matter, the curriculum and educational issues (including policies and initiatives) and guide and train teachers in these areas. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: demonstrate clear understanding of the philosophy and rationale of the official curriculum framework that structures teaching areas. demonstrate clear understanding of the range and rationale of key national educational initiatives and policies. exhibit deep understanding and ability to explain subject areas to students. present accurate, relevant and up-to-date information incorporate appropriate curricular guidelines meaningfully into lessons. possess knowledge of a variety of pedagogical approaches to cater to needs of students. possess knowledge and able to deliver multidisciplinary lessons that include topics across different subjects. possess knowledge of subject content beyond the curriculum. have ability to articulate philosophy and rationale of curriculum to overall national framework. demonstrate ability to effectively design and implement an integrated curriculum across a variety of age levels and ability. provide feedback to policy-makers on curriculum matters. 45 Key Competency Domains Knowledge of Subject Content within the Curriculum (contd.) Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Consultant Teachers understand how students learn and the factors that affect their learning and guide and train teachers in these areas. Consultant Teachers lead and support teachers in keeping up with latest trends and developments in own subject area. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: cater to different learning styles of students with the selection of teaching materials. modify programs to fit student needs by making topics relevant to students’ experiences. choose pertinent resources for development of instruction to address student needs. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: actively seek new information through professional development courses. apply knowledge trends and developments into teaching. assess and reviews program delivery for relevancy. utilize a wide variety of resources effectively (such as websites) to learn about best practices and successful teaching strategies. 46 Key Competency Domains Pedagogical Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in adapting and refining their teaching practices through continuous learning and reflection, using a variety of sources and resources. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: constantly devise effective approaches to teach subject. demonstrate flexibility in teaching strategies for students of different ability levels. consciously integrate curriculum expectations effectively into teaching practice. use enjoyable teaching approaches to make learning fun. use effective instructional management techniques such as specifications of appropriate teaching objectives and learning activities and clear communication. use different motivational strategies effectively to encourage students in developing competence in all areas. develop clear classroom expectations with students. use instructional time in a focused, purposeful way. use a clear and consistent format to present instruction. use a wide variety of teaching styles to suit students learning styles. use a variety of resources effectively to support delivery of the curriculum. demonstrate clear understanding of students’ learning needs. encourage students to know about, reflect on, and monitor their own learning. use proven strategies and techniques that models pedagogical excellence and teaching subject mastery. Consultant Teachers lead and support teachers in using appropriate knowledge and technological skills in their teaching practices. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: use technology appropriately to improve efficiency and effectiveness in planning, instructional delivery, and decision-making. demonstrate effective use of technology to promote student learning. contribute towards producing e- learning materials. 47 Key Competency Domains Assessment Skills Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers develops teachers to have ability to apply a variety of effective assessment practices. Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in providing constructive and timely feedback. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: develop valid and relevant assessment tools that differentiate student performance accurately. align assessment strategies with learning objectives. employ formative and summative assessments to determine students’ understanding. recognize student difficulties by using a variety of assignment strategies. construct tests that can differentiate student performance accurately. employ a wide variety of diagnostic techniques to assess student difficulties. demonstrate skills in constructing test questions to measure students’ learning. respond to learning exceptionalities and special needs by adjusting assessment processes to ensure needs of special students are met. lead in design of assessments, including authentic assessment tasks to measure learning in the integrated curriculum. lead teachers across schools to collaborate towards designing and implementing a wider range of assessments to better assess performance of students with varied abilities and profiles. The Consultant Teacher: participates in the construction of test items for use at the national level examinations. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: provide constructive, timely and meaningful feedback to students and take follow-up actions. gather accurate data on student performance and keeps comprehensive records of student achievements. analyze the assessment results in an accurate and timely manner. use student work to diagnose learning difficulties and provides appropriate remediation. plan and implement suitable follow-up action to address areas requiring assistance with the end of improving future performance. keep records and provides feedback to students of strengths and weakness in their learning. provides responsive, useful and meaningful feedback on assignments. engage in meaningful dialogue with students to provide feedback during the teaching and learning process. keep both students and parents informed on progress by effectively using the most appropriate available means. 48 Key Competency Domains Interperson al and Communica tion skills with Students Classroom Management Skills Specific Competencies Possible Behaviors Consultant Teachers develop teachers to communicate effectively with students. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: abide by school guidelines on reporting with conscientiousness. conduct effective teacher-student conferences. communicate clear and achievable expectations for students. demonstrate a positive, professional attitude when communicating students. Consultant Teachers guide and train teachers to know and apply a variety of effective classroom management strategies. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: consciously differentiate instruction to meet varied student needs. cater to the individual needs of students and the learning environment when using teaching resources. provide a variety of opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning through involvement. use a variety of appropriate strategies to manage discipline. exhibit fairness when dealing with students. establish and maintain high standards for student behavior. demonstrate ability to structure a positive classroom learning environment. (e.g. setting high expectations and respect, which values and promotes learning). manage tasks and time effectively while engaging students in varied learning experiences. seek and use various resources to achieve and reinforce expectations. demonstrate ability to identify students’ psycho-social needs and obtain resources to address them. ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn by planning purposeful tasks. apply innovative strategies to facilitate a positive learning climate where students can take intellectual risks and work collaboratively and independently. 49 (ii) Attention to Students’ Welfare: Development of Students’ Behavioral, Affective and Social Domains Key Competency Domains Developing Social and Emotional Well-Being of Students Developing of Students’ Values Developing Civic Awareness of Students Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in promoting the social and emotional wellbeing of students. Consultant Teachers guide and train teachers in enhancing the students’ values domain. Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in developing students to become better and responsible citizens. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: use effective pastoral guidance to students and taking necessary actions/make referrals for professional intervention at class level.. use a wide variety of positive and appropriate behavior management procedures by delivering consequences consistently and reinforcing positive behavior. design and implement customized school wide guidance programs which motivate/enable all students to give of their best and maximize their potential. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: infuse moral values. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: promote positive values and citizenship responsibilities. surface new national policies and debates when appropriate. use innovative techniques to get students to critically engage with current societal and national concerns/issues. work with teachers in the school design projects that will raise pupil awareness of key national policies and debates. 50 (iii) Development of Students’ Physical Domain Key Competency Domains Developing Physical WellBeing of Students Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers guide and train teachers in developing the physical wellbeing of students. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: organize and conduct appropriate and lively physical education lessons and/or co-curricular activities that sustains interest of students and supports their mental, physical and social development. work with students and staff to organize student led activities for their peers or people in the community. conceptualize and lead the school in the design of integrated co-curricular program that will sustain the general well being and growth of all students. demonstrate ability to train other teachers in designing and implementing co-curricular activities. 51 (B) Professional and Individual Competencies (iv) Development of School Key Competency Domains Professionalism and School Improvement Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in engaging in ongoing professional learning and apply it to improve their teaching practices. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: display positive attitudes toward students, parents, colleagues and the school. accept constructive feedback from others so as to improve. manage relationship well with others. participate actively in school initiatives and duties which results in improvements at the school level. support administrative processes in the school that enhance school effectiveness. lead in the implementation of school-wide instructional initiatives and duties which will bring about greater school effectiveness and improved student performance. observe and analyze pedagogical practices of less experienced teachers and develop processes to help teachers critically reflect and improve on their teaching and learning practices. lead in establishing a positive learning climate in the school where students can take intellectual risks and work collaboratively and independently. where students can take intellectual risks and work collaboratively and independently. The Consultant Teacher: conducts and leads teachers to engage in purposeful educational research work. 52 Key Competency Domains Commitment to Student Learning Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers demonstrate commitment to the well-being and development of all students. Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers to be committed to teach and support students learning and achievement. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: show genuine concern of students’ learning. proactively seek and effectively apply approaches for helping students' development. support students in meeting their academic, social and emotional needs by addressing their individual needs. build a positive rapport with students. motivate students to improve student learning. lead by example and promotes the joy of learning. show leadership in taking care of student development. apply knowledge effectively about of how students develop and learn physically, socially, and cognitively. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: encourage students to actively participate in the learning process. learn and acquire best practices from others and effectively applies new information/techniques to enhance teaching practices. help students refine their skills by providing opportunities for guided practice. 53 Key Competency Domains Commitment to Student Learning (contd.) Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in treating all students fairly and with respect. Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers in providing a ‘learning’ environment that fosters critical thinking and life-long learning. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: demonstrate care and respect for students by developing positive interactions. encourage polite and respectful student interactions and behaviour. deal with inappropriate student behaviors fairly and wisely. promote issues of equity and diversity by planning appropriate experiences. promote a bias-free, multicultural perspective. promote fairness and justice through adoption of anti-discriminatory practices such as with regards to disability, race, and culture. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: provide students with appropriate opportunities for independent practice of new skills. provide guidance and feedback to students on developing of new skills. provide a secure, healthy, and student-directed learning environment. encourage students to ask questions in a non-threatening learning environment. develop students’ self-esteem by positive reinforcement. encourage effective questioning techniques that encourage higher level thinking skills. 54 Key Competency Domains Leadership Skills Working Effectively in Teams Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead develop teachers to lead by example and show willingness to take on more responsibilities. Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers to collaborate with other colleagues in school to create sustainable learning communities. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: garner respects from colleagues. demonstrate positive attitude and willingness to take on additional responsibilities. set example for others to follow in terms of work ethics. promote a positive working environment. appraise other teachers in their performance. coach teachers to develop them in intellectually, emotionally and socially. The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: learn with and from colleagues in a community of learners. cooperate with colleagues to resolve student, classroom and school concerns. acknowledge the contribution of others in the team. manage relationships well through collaboration, shared problem-solving and conflict resolution. leads by example in working effectively with others. demonstrate possession of a sound understanding of teacher motivation. 55 (v) Partnership with Parents and the Larger Community Key Competency Domains Collaboration with Stakeholders Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers to collaborate with other stakeholders (such as, parents and members of the community) to enhance student learning and achievement and school programs. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: provide ongoing feedback to parents on students’ progress through avenues such as meetings, newsletters, Short Messaging System (SMS), and emails. demonstrate a positive, professional attitude when communicating stakeholders. conscientiously reach out to parents and to diverse local communities inviting them to share their knowledge and skills in supporting effective classroom and school activities. initiate contact with other professionals and community, inviting them to participate in school/community-based activities. work with the local community to offer services to students. encourage parents’ involvement in school programs. form strategic partnerships with parents, families, the community and other professionals to extend learning of students. lead the group of schools in initiatives and duties that will foster positive relations with stakeholders (i.e. Ministry, community, parents). 56 (vi) Professional Development Key Competency Domains Professional Development Specific Competencies Consultant Teachers lead and guide and train teachers to seek opportunities to improve on professional practices. Possible Behaviors The Consultant Teacher leads, guides and trains teachers to enable them to: attend the training path program specific for his/her grade level. engage in continual learning of both content and pedagogical knowledge in order to enhance his/her professional practices in the classroom. translate knowledge about latest research in pedagogy and content into application for the classroom. identify teachers’ training needs and provide professional development opportunities for them. provide and conduct teachers with in-house development programs. act as role model, mentor and coach to other teachers and facilitator of professional learning needs of senior teachers. 57 _____________________________________________________________________ The Teaching Track Work Review Forms Appraising Performance for Work Review The management of performance in school is a continuous process. It has the following characteristics: 1. Its main purpose is “developmental” which means that teachers with difficulties or who lack certain skills, may be identified with a view to assisting them to make improvements. In addition, outcomes of the appraisal for the end of the academic year may also be used for rewarding teachers who have performed well beyond the expected levels. 2. It enables the teacher’s needs on skill improvements to be met via professional development programs. 3. It enables both the teacher and his or her reporting officer to have a common understanding on what is expected in terms of work output. 4. It promotes continuous communication between teacher and the reporting officer that will enable the teacher to understand how he is improving in his job. This generates continuous and incremental improvements. 5. It enables the reporting officers to acknowledge the achievements of the teacher which in itself is a strong motivation. For effective performance management, the teacher needs to meet with his reporting officer twice a year. The first meeting is the planning meeting where the teacher and the reporting officer discuss what is expected of the teacher and this is done at the beginning of the academic year. The discussion at this point will be based on the performance appraisal of the previous academic year. The second meeting is a mid-year review of accomplishments of the teacher, and the end-of-year review being an appraisal of final accomplishments for the current academic year. In addition to the immediate reporting officer of the teacher, the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) requires a: 1. A School Administrators and Senior Teachers Committee (Subject Matter Committee) to oversee and manage the whole system; 2. countersigning officer who acts as a “moderator” to ensure fairness to the teacher by discussing with the reporting officer his or her evaluation of the teacher; The three stages of the implementation of the PMS are: 1. Performance Planning 2. Performance Coaching 3. Performance Appraisal 58 Note that the countersigning officer is the immediate superior to the reporting officer. For example, the reporting officer of a teacher may be the senior teacher and the countersigning officer will be the Headmaster. In the case of a senior teacher, his reporting officer will be the AssistantHeadmaster and the countersigning officer is the Headmaster. Teachers’ Work Review and Appraisal The work review and appraisal system should ensure that teachers will: 1. 2. 3. 4. be able to gain cognitive knowledge particularly in their own specialized domain areas within a culture of life-long learning; have opportunities to develop skills in facilitating student thinking and learning including independent learning in the most effective and engaging way; be an innovative reflective practitioner as an educationist; and have a fair appraisal system that will promote their professional growth. 59 APPRAISAL FORM FOR CERTIFIED TEACHERS (GRADES 4 & 5) AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS (GRADE 6) Academic Year: ___________ School: ___________________________________________________________ Name of teacher: ____________________________________________________ Identification Number : _______________________________________________ Current Grade Level: _____________________Step: ______________________ Subject Area: ______________________________________________________ Grades taught: _____________________________________________________ Period of Appraisal: From ____________________ to _____________________ (Date) (Date) Attendance: ________ days out of ________ school days ( ______ % attendance). SECTION A: TARGETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Instructions: 1. Discuss with your reporting officer, the targets you wish to accomplish for the year. 2. The targets should be in line with your defined roles and the overall school’s Annual Work Plan. 3. Constantly reflect on your work progress and determine to what extent you have achieved your targets and what your areas of strengths and weaknesses are. This information is necessary for the mid-year and the end-of-year review. No Targets 1. Development of students’ cognitive domain (Students’ achievement and learning) 2. Student Welfare (Students’ overall well-being) 3. Development of School (Improving the school environment) 4. Partnership with parents. Achievements and Progress Mid-Year 60 End-of-Year Achievements and Progress No Targets 5. Professional Development 6. Other areas (Please specify) Mid-Year End-of-Year Performance Planning Teacher’s Agreement: Having discussed with my reporting officer, I hereby agree to the targets set out above and I declare my commitment to do my best to achieve them and to go beyond them wherever possible. ______________________________ Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Agreement: Having discussed with the teacher, I hereby agree that the targets set out above are realistic, in line with the school’s Annual Work Plan, and are sufficient to move the school towards excellence. I accept the teacher’s declaration of commitment. ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 61 ___________________ Signature and date SECTION B: COMPETENCIES Instruction to Reporting Officer: Please use the following rating scale in your assessment of the teacher’s competency in each of the specified areas. Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Each item below has an additional set of descriptors for each of the scale points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 1. Specific Competency Has knowledge of subject content within the curriculum Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Knowledge way exceeds teaching level. 2. Has strong knowledge for teaching at this level. 2 2 3. Just meets requirements. 3 3 4. Has problems with some content areas. 4 4 5. Weak content knowledge 5 5 1. Very innovative and creative. 1 1 2. Able to create some innovative ways. 2 2 3. Uses several teaching approaches. 3 3 4. Rarely changes teaching approaches. 4 4 5. Unable to change teaching approaches 5 5 1. Skilled in multiple modes of assessment. 1 1 2. High skills in one assessment mode. 2 2 3. Moderate testing skills. 3 3 4. Inaccurate assessment of students’ learning. 4 4 5. Barely knows how to construct good tests. 5 5 1. Skillful in timely feedback and remedial work with attention to individual students. 1 1 2. Skillful in timely feedback and remedial work. 2 2 3. Gives timely feedback and runs remedial work during class time. 3 3 4. Feedback is not timely and rarely conducts remedial work. 4 4 5. Does not give feedback or remedial work at all. 5 5 Score: 2. Has skills in developing innovative teaching approaches to suit students’ needs. Score: 3. Has ability in assessing students’ learning that can identify weaknesses Score: 4. Provides timely feedback and remedial actions on students’ learning difficulties Score: 62 Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 5. Specific Competency Has interpersonal and communication skills with students Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Highly skilled in relating to students. 2. Skillful in building rapport with students. 2 2 3. Able to build rapport with students. 3 3 4. Seldom interacts with students outside lessons. 4 4 5. Maintains distance with students. 5 5 1. Excellent in keeping classroom conducive for a learning. 1 1 2. Able to control student discipline well. 2 2 3. Tries hard to control student behavior. 3 3 4. Has low control over student behavior. 4 4 5. Unable to control student behavior. 5 5 1. Frequently makes and effort to improve school environment for effective student learning. 2. Sometimes makes an effort to improve school environment for effective student learning. 1 1 2 2 3. Maintains good school environment for effective student learning. 3 3 4. Not able to maintain good school environment for effective student learning. 5. Is not aware of importance of a conducive environment for learning. 4 4 5 5 Score: 6. Has classroom management skills Score: 7. Takes steps to improve environment for learning Score: 63 Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Attention to students’ welfare No 8. Specific Competency Develops students’ social and emotional well-being Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Very skillful in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 2. Good ability in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 2 2 3. Is able to deal with students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5. No skills at all in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 5 5 1. Very skillful in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 1 1 2. Good ability in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 2 2 3. Is able to deal with students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5. No skills at all in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 5 5 1. Very skillful in developing students’ civic awareness. 1 1 2. Good ability in developing students’ civic awareness. 2 2 3. Is able to develop students’ civic awareness. 3 3 4. Weak in developing students’ civic awareness. 4 4 5. No skills at all developing students’ civic awareness. 5 5 1. Very skillful in caring for students’ physical well-being. 1 1 2. Good ability in caring for students’ physical well-being. 2 2 3. Is able to care for students’ physical well-being. 3 3 4. Weak in developing students’ physical well-being. 4 4 5. No skills at all in caring for students’ physical well-being. 5 5 1. Shows excellent care for students’ problems. 1 1 2. Shows good care for students’ problems. 2 2 3. Is aware of students’ problems. 3 3 4. Does not care about students’ problems. 4 4 5. Has no awareness of students’ problems. 5 5 Score: 9. Develops students’ moral values Score: 10. Develops students’ civic awareness Score: 11. Develops students’ physical wellbeing Score: 12. Seeks to understand and act on students’ problems Score: 64 Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of School No 13. Specific Competency Leadership Skills Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Always takes the lead in all matters. 2. Takes the lead in selected matters. 2 2 3. Takes the lead when requested. 3 3 4. Not too keen in taking any leading role. 4 4 5. Refuses to lead in any matter. 5 5 1. Highly effective when working in teams. 1 1 2. Effective team worker. 2 2 3. Normal productivity when working in teams. 3 3 4. Inactive member of teams. 4 4 5. Not able function as a member of teams. 5 5 1. Takes very strong interest in such collaborations. 1 1 2. Collaborates well. 2 2 3. Involves in some collaborations. 3 3 4. Shows no interest in collaborations. 4 4 5. Refuses to collaborate. 5 5 1. Has rich contribution of useful ideas. 1 1 2. Contributes useful ideas. 2 2 3. Contributes ideas that are sometimes useful. 3 3 4. Suggests ideas only when requested. 4 4 5. Refuses to contribute ideas. 5 5 1. Very strong desire for self-improvement. 1 1 2. Has desire for self-improvement. 2 2 3. Attempts self-improvement when needed. 3 3 4. Rarely seeks to improve. 4 4 5. Shows no desire to improve. 5 5 Score: 14. Work effectiveness in teams Score: 15. Collaborates with stakeholders Score: 16. Initiates ideas for school improvement Score: 17. Commitment to selfimprovement Score: 65 Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Professional Development No 18. Specific Competency Initiative at seeking professional development programs Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Very actively seeks such programs. 2. Active in seeking such programs. 2 2 3. Seeks such programs. 3 3 4. Seeks such programs when prompted. 4 4 5. Has no interest in such programs. 5 5 1. Highly engaging in intellectual discussions. 1 1 2. Involves in intellectual discussions. 2 2 3. Shows interest in intellectual discussions. 3 3 4. Discusses intellectual issues when prompted. 4 4 5. Has no interest in intellectual discussions. 5 5 1. Constantly encourages colleagues. 1 1 2. Often Encourages colleagues. 2 2 3. Encourages colleagues occasionally. 3 3 4. Does not encourage colleagues. 4 4 5. Discourages colleagues. 5 5 Score: 19. Engages in intellectual educational discussions with colleagues Score: 20. Encourages and helps colleagues to develop professionally Score: 66 Rating Scale: 1 Outstanding Performance way above expectations 2 Performing above expectations 3 Performing at minimum expected level 4 Below expected but making efforts 5 Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Personal Qualities No 21. Specific Competency Punctual for class, school, activities and meetings Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Punctual without fail. 2. Punctual most of the time. 2 2 3. Occasionally not punctual but with good reasons. 3 3 4. Often not punctual and without good reasons. 4 4 5. Not punctual all the time and without good reasons. 5 5 1. Very positive and enthusiastic about the job. 1 1 2. Has very positive attitude about the job. 2 2 3. Is positive about the job. 3 3 4. Shows negative attitude towards the job. 4 4 5. Treats the job as a chore and would like to change jobs if there is opportunity. 5 5 1. Takes initiative to cooperate. 1 1 2. Always willing to cooperate. 2 2 3. Willing to cooperate when needed. 3 3 4. Avoids cooperating. 4 4 5. Refuses to cooperate even when requested. 5 5 1. Shows highest level of work ethics. 1 1 2. Shows a high level of work ethics. 2 2 3. Shows good work ethics. 3 3 4. Shows poor work ethics. 4 4 5. Shows very poor work ethics. 5 5 1. Extremely patient in all dealings. 1 1 2. Very patient in all dealings. 2 2 3. Patient in all dealings. 3 3 4. Lacks patience. 4 4 5. Very impatient in all trying circumstances. 5 5 Score: 22. Shows positive attitude towards the job Score: 23. Willing to cooperate with colleagues Score: 24. Possesses high degree of work ethics Score: 25. Exhibits patience in all dealings Score: 67 SECTION C: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Mid-Year End-of-Year 1 Minimum possible score (highest rank) 25 25 2 Maximum possible score (lowest rank) 125 125 3 Total score [X] 4 Mean Score 5. Performance Grade (see table below) X 25 Mean Score 1.0 – 1.5 Grade Description A The teacher has performed beyond what is expected in all areas of his or her work, and has contributed positively over and above his or her responsibilities and works with a quality that is above his or her grade level. The teacher has the highest and most positive personal qualities such as attitude towards work, and is exemplary to others. The teacher has an excellent understanding of his or her content area and constantly seeks to continue to learn. The teacher constantly and actively seeks to improve in his or her teaching skills. 1.6 – 2.5 B The teacher has done beyond what is expected in most areas of his or her work and can achieve at levels that are above his or her own grade level. The teacher show very positive personal qualities with positive attitude towards work. The teacher seeks to improve in his or her teaching skills. 2.6 – 3.5 C The teacher has performed at the expected level in all areas of his or her work. The teacher possesses positive personal qualities and contributes the normal work expected of him or her. The teacher tries to improve himself or herself when there are opportunities. 3.6 – 4.5 D The teacher has does not meet expectations and clearly has the capacity to do better. The teacher is not too positive about his or her work and is contented with the minimum effort. The teacher shows very little interest in improving his or her teaching skills. 4.6 – 5.0 E The teacher is not able to perform what is expected of him or her at his or her grade level. The teacher exhibits a negative attitude towards his or her work. The teacher has no interest in making improvements in anything that he or she does. 68 SECTION D: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT From the discussion you have had with your reporting officer, prioritize the most critical area of competency you feel that you need to improve on or develop. Area Professional Development Plan No. of Hours Mid-Year Review End-of-Year Review Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Total number of hours SECTION E: SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS In this section, teachers are given the opportunity to highlight their achievements such as their involvement in projects or the innovations they brought in that has helped the students, other staff members, or the school, improve. Type of Activity (Project, Innovation) How teacher is involved SECTION F: REVIEW AND COMMENTS In this section the teacher and the reporting officer may discuss and make their respective comments on the teacher’s competencies and work performance, what the teacher wishes to be in future, and his or her personal strengths and weaknesses, the problems the teacher faces in the course of work and his development needs. Mid-Year Review Teacher’s comments ______________________________ Teacher’s signature and date 69 Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade ___________________ Signature and date End-of-Year Review Teacher’s comments ______________________________ Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade ___________________ Signature and date SECTION G: COUNTERSIGNING OFFICER’S COMMENTS ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 70 ___________________ Signature and date APPRAISAL FORM FOR SENIOR TEACHERS (GRADE 7) Academic Year: ___________ School: ___________________________________________________________ Name of Senior Teacher: _____________________________________________ Identification Number : _______________________________________________ Current Grade Level: _____________________Step: ______________________ Subject Area: ______________________________________________________ Grades taught: _____________________________________________________ Period of Appraisal: From ____________________ to _____________________ (Date) (Date) Attendance: ________ days out of ________ school days ( ______ % attendance). SECTION A: TARGETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Instructions: 4. Discuss with your reporting officer, the targets you wish to accomplish for the year. 5. The targets should be in line with your defined roles and the overall school’s Annual Work Plan. 6. Constantly reflect on your work progress and determine to what extent you have achieved your targets and what your areas of strengths and weaknesses are. This information is necessary for the mid-year and the end-of-year review. No Targets 1. Conducting and leading teachers in the development of students’ cognitive domain (Students’ achievement and learning). 2. Leading teachers in taking care of Student Welfare (Students’ overall well-being). 3. Leading teachers in the development of school (Improving the school environment). 4. Leading teachers in the school’s partnership with parents and the larger community. Achievements and Progress Mid-Year 71 End-of-Year Achievements and Progress No Targets 5. Professional Development for self and assisting teachers in theirs. 6. Other areas (Please specify). Mid-Year End-of-Year Performance Planning Senior Teacher’s Agreement: Having discussed with my reporting officer, I hereby agree to the targets set out above and I declare my commitment to do my best to achieve them and to go beyond them wherever possible. __________________________________ Senior Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Agreement: Having discussed with the Senior Teacher, I hereby agree that the targets set out above are realistic, in line with the school’s Annual Work Plan, and are sufficient to move the school towards excellence. I accept the Senior Teacher’s declaration of commitment. ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 72 ___________________ Signature and date SECTION B: COMPETENCIES Instruction to Reporting Officer: Please use the following rating scale in your assessment of the Senior Teacher’s competence in each of the specified areas. Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Each item below has an additional set of descriptors for each of the scale points 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 1. Specific Competency Enhances teachers’ knowledge of subject content within the curriculum. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Ability way exceeds teaching level. 2. Has strong skills in enhancing teachers’ knowledge for teaching at this level. 2 2 3. Just meets requirements. 3 3 4. Has problems with some content areas. 4 4 5. Unable to assist teachers in content knowledge 5 5 1. Very strong in making teachers innovative and creative. 1 1 2. Able to help teachers to create some innovative ways. 2 2 3. Encourages teachers to use different teaching approaches. 3 3 4. Changes teaching approaches rarely. 4 4 5. Unable to assist teachers in trying out different teaching approaches 5 5 1. Skilled in multiple modes of assessment. 1 1 2. High skills in one assessment mode. 2 2 3. Moderate testing skills. 3 3 4. Inaccurate assessment of students’ learning. 4 4 5. Barely knows how to construct good tests. 5 5 1. Skillful in developing teachers in giving timely feedback and giving remedial work with attention to individual students. 2. Skillful in leading teachers in providing timely feedback and running remedial lessons. 3. Leads teachers in providing timely feedback and provides teachers with help in conducting remedial lessons. 4. Rarely provides leadership for teachers in conducting remedial lessons. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5. Unable to help teachers conduct remedial lessons. 5 5 Score: 2. Helps teachers develop innovative teaching approaches to suit students’ needs. Score: 3. Develops teachers to build skills in assessing students’ learning that can identify weaknesses. Score: 4. Develops teachers’ skills in providing timely feedback and taking remedial actions on students’ learning difficulties. Score: 73 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 5. Specific Competency Develops teachers’ interpersonal and communication skills with students. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Highly skilled in helping teachers relate to students. 2. Able to assist teachers build rapport with students. 2 2 3. Encourages teachers to be build rapport with students. 3 3 4. Seldom attempts to help teachers interact with students outside lessons. 5. Plays no part in helping teachers develop interpersonal relations with students.. 4 4 5 5 1. Excellent in leading teachers in keeping classroom conducive for learning. 1 1 2. Can make teachers control student discipline well. 2 2 3. Helps teachers develop ability in controlling student behavior. 3 3 4. Has low ability in developing teachers’ skills in controlling student behavior. 4 4 5. Unable to develop teachers in classroom management. 5 5 1. Makes very strong continuous effort to lead teachers in improving school environment for effective student learning. 2. Takes initiative in helping teachers to develop skills in improving school environment for effective student learning. 3. Able to help teachers maintain good school environment for effective student learning. 4. Not able to develop teachers’ skills in maintaining good school environment for effective student learning. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5. Is not aware of importance of conducive environment for learning. 5 5 Score: 6. Builds teachers to have strong classroom management skills. Score: 7. Supports teachers in taking steps to improve environment for learning. Score: 74 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Attention to students’ welfare No 8. Specific Competency Develops teachers to manage students’ social and emotional well-being. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1. Very skillful in developing teachers in dealing with students’ 1 1 needs in these areas. 2. Good ability in helping teachers to develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 2 2 3. Is able to assist teachers deal with students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in assisting teachers develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 5. No skills at all in helping teachers develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5 5 1. Very skillful in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 2. Good ability in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to deal with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5. No skills at all in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 5 5 1. Very skillful in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 2. Good ability in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to help teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 3 3 4. Weak in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 4 4 5. No skills at all in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 5 5 1. Very skillful in developing teachers to care for students’ wellbeing. 2. Good ability in developing teachers to care for students’ wellbeing. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to develop teachers to care for students’ well-being. 3 3 4. Weak in helping teachers to develop students’ civic awareness. 4 4 5. No skills at all in helping teachers to care for students’ well-being. 5 5 1. Excellent in developing teachers in this area. 1 1 2. Good in developing teachers in this area. 2 2 3. Is able to develop teachers in this area. 3 3 4. Does not care to help teachers in this area. 4 4 5. Has no awareness of students’ problems. 5 5 Score: 9. Develops teachers to manage students’ moral values. Score: 10. Develops teachers to manage students’ civic awareness. Score: 11. Develops teachers to manage students’ physical wellbeing. Score: 12 Develops teachers to understand and act on students’ problems. Score: 75 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of school No 13. Specific Competency Leadership Skills. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Always takes the lead in all matters. 2. Takes the lead in selected matters. 2 2 3. Takes the lead when requested. 3 3 4. Not too keen in taking the lead. 4 4 5. Refuses to lead in any matter. 5 5 1. Highly effective in leading teachers to work in teams. 1 1 2. Effective in leading teachers to work in teams. 2 2 3. Normal productivity when getting teachers to work in teams. 3 3 4. Inactive in encouraging teachers to work in teams. 4 4 5. Not able to get teachers to work in teams. 5 5 Score: 14. Works effectively in teams and leads teachers by example. Score: 15. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and leads teachers by example. 1. Takes very strong interest involving teachers in such collaborations and achieves objectives. 1 1 2. Able to get teachers involved in collaborations well. 2 2 3. Able to involve teachers in some collaboration. 3 3 4. Shows no interest in collaborations. 4 4 5. Refuses to get teachers to collaborate. 5 5 Suggests improvement to school policies and leads teachers in initiating ideas for school improvement. 1. Skilled in suggesting meaningful changes to school policies and in developing teachers generate useful ideas. 2. Skilled in suggesting meaningful changes to school policies in developing teachers generate useful ideas. 3. Sometimes suggests meaningful changes to school policies and succeeds in getting teachers to generate useful ideas. 4. Thinks about school policies and attempts to develop teachers only when requested. 5. Refuses to think about school policies and develop teachers in this area. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Score: 16. Score: 76 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Professional Development No 17. Specific Competency Commitment to selfimprovement. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Very strong desire for self-improvement. 2. Has desire for self-improvement. 2 2 3. Attempts self-improvement when needed. 3 3 4. Rarely seeks to improve. 4 4 5. Shows no desire to improve. 5 5 1. Very actively seeks such programs. 1 1 2. Active in seeking such programs. 2 2 3. Seeks such programs. 3 3 4. Seeks such programs when prompted. 4 4 5. Has no interest in such programs. 5 5 1. Highly engaging in intellectual discussions. 1 1 2. Engages in intellectual discussions. 2 2 3. Discusses intellectual when prompted. 3 3 4. Not keen on intellectual discussions. 4 4 5. Has no interest in intellectual discussions. 5 5 1. Constantly encourages colleagues. 1 1 2. Often Encourages colleagues. 2 2 3. Encourages colleagues occasionally. 3 3 4. Does not encourage colleagues. 4 4 5. Discourages colleagues. 5 5 Score: 18. Initiative at seeking professional development programs. Score: 19. Engages in intellectual discussions with peers. Score: 20. Encourages and helps colleagues to develop professionally. Score: 77 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Personal Qualities No 21. Specific Competency Punctual for class, school, activities and meetings. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Punctual without fail. 2. Punctual most of the time. 2 2 3. Occasionally not be punctual with good reasons. 3 3 4. Often not punctual and without good reason. 4 4 5. Not punctual all the time and without good reason. 5 5 1. Very positive and enthusiastic about the job. 1 1 2. Has very positive attitude about the job. 2 2 3. Is positive about the job. 3 3 4. Shows negative attitude towards the job. 4 4 5. Treats the job as a chore and would like to change jobs if there is opportunity. 5 5 1. Always more than willing to cooperate. 1 1 2. Very willing to cooperate. 2 2 3. Willing to cooperate when needed. 3 3 4. Avoids cooperating. 4 4 5. Refuses to cooperate even when requested. 5 5 1. Shows highest level of work ethics. 1 1 2. Shows a high level of work ethics. 2 2 3. Shows good work ethics. 3 3 4. Poor work ethics. 4 4 5. Not ethical at work. 5 5 1. Extremely patient in all dealings. 1 1 2. Very patient in all dealings. 2 2 3. Patient in some dealings. 3 3 4. Lacks patience. 4 4 5. Very impatient in all trying circumstances. 5 5 Score: 22. Shows positive attitude towards the job. Score: 23. Willing to cooperate with colleagues. Score: 24. Possesses high degree of work ethics. Score: 25. Exhibits patience in all dealings. Score: 78 SECTION C: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Mid-Year End-of-Year 1 Minimum possible score (highest rank) 25 25 2 Maximum possible score (lowest rank) 125 125 3 Total score [X] 4 Mean Score 5. X 25 Performance Grade (see table below) Mean Score 1.0 – 1.5 Grade Description A The Senior Teacher has performed beyond what is expected in all areas of his or her work, and has contributed positively over and above his or her responsibilities and works with a quality that is above his or her grade level. The Senior Teacher has the highest and most positive personal qualities such as attitude towards work, and is exemplary to others. The Senior Teacher has an excellent understanding of his or her task in leading, assisting and developing teachers under his or her care. The Senior Teacher constantly and actively seeks to improve on his or her leadership skills and teaching skills. 1.6 – 2.5 B The Senior Teacher has done beyond what is expected in most areas of his or her work and can achieve at levels that are above his or her own grade level. The Senior Teacher shows very positive personal qualities with positive attitude towards work and develops teachers to be the same. The Senior Teacher seeks to improve in his or her teaching skills and leads teachers by example. 2.6 – 3.5 C The Senior Teacher has performed well as expected and has made more positive contributions than shortcomings. The Senior Teacher possesses positive personal qualities and contribute the normal work expected of him or her. The teacher tries to improve himself or herself when there are opportunities and encourage teachers to do the same. 3.6 – 4.5 D The Senior Teacher has performed somewhat below what is expected of him or her but clearly has the capacity to do better. The Senior Teacher is not too positive about his or her work and is contented with the minimum effort and average work quality. The Senior Teacher shows very little interest in improving his or her leadership skills and teaching skills. 4.6 – 5.0 E The Senior Teacher is not able to perform what is expected of him or her at his or her grade level. The Senior Teacher exhibits a negative attitude towards his or her work. The Senior Teacher has no interest in making improvements in anything that he or she does and has no interest in helping to develop teachers. 79 SECTION D: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT From the discussion you have had with your reporting officer, prioritize the most critical area of competency you feel that you need to improve on or develop. Area Professional Development Plan No. of Hours Mid-Year Review End-of-Year Review Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Total number of hours SECTION E: SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS In this section, Senior Teachers are given the opportunity to highlight their achievements such as their successes in developing teachers, involvement in projects or the innovations they brought in that has helped the students, other staff members, or the school, improve. Type of Activity (Project, Innovation) How Senior Teacher is involved SECTION F: REVIEW AND COMMENTS In this section the Senior Teacher and the reporting officer may discuss and make their respective comments on the Senior Teacher’s competencies and work performance, what the Senior Teacher wishes to be in future, his or her personal strengths and weaknesses, the problems the Senior Teacher faces in the course of work and his development needs. Mid-Year Review Senior Teacher’s comments _________________________________ Senior Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 80 ___________________ Signature and date End-of-Year Review Senior Teacher’s comments __________________________________ Senior Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade ___________________ Signature and date SECTION G: COUNTERSIGNING OFFICER’S COMMENTS ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 81 ___________________ Signature and date APPRAISAL FORM FOR CONSULTANT TEACHERS (GRADE 8) Academic Year: ___________ School: ___________________________________________________________ Name of Consultant Teacher: _____________________________________________ Identification Number : _______________________________________________ Current Grade Level: _____________________Step: ______________________ Subject Area: ______________________________________________________ Grades taught: _____________________________________________________ Period of Appraisal: From ____________________ to _____________________ (Date) (Date) Attendance: ________ days out of ________ school days ( ______ % attendance). SECTION A: TARGETS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Instructions: 7. Discuss with your reporting officer, the targets you wish to accomplish for the year. 8. The targets should be in line with your defined roles and the overall district’s Annual Work Plan. 9. Constantly reflect on your work progress and determine to what extent you have achieved your targets and what your areas of strengths and weaknesses are. This information is necessary for the mid-year and the end-of-year review. No Targets 1. Conducting and leading teachers in the development of students’ cognitive domain (Students’ achievement and learning). 2. Leading teachers in taking care of Student Welfare (Students’ overall well-being). Achievements and Progress Mid-Year 82 End-of-Year Achievements and Progress No Targets 3. Leading teachers in the development of school (Improving the school environment). 4. Leading teachers in the school’s partnership with parents and the larger community. 5. Professional Development for self and assisting teachers in theirs. 6. Other areas (Please specify). Mid-Year End-of-Year Performance Planning Consultant Teacher’s Agreement: Having discussed with my reporting officer, I hereby agree to the targets set out above and I declare my commitment to do my best to achieve them and to go beyond them wherever possible. __________________________________ Consultant Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Agreement: Having discussed with the Consultant Teacher, I hereby agree that the targets set out above are realistic, in line with the school’s Annual Work Plan, and are sufficient to move the school towards excellence. I accept the Consultant Teacher’s declaration of commitment. ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 83 ___________________ Signature and date SECTION B: COMPETENCIES Instruction to Reporting Officer: Please use the following rating scale in your assessment of the Consultant Teacher’s competence in each of the specified areas. Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Each item below has an additional set of descriptors for each of the scale points 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1. Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 1. Specific Competency Enhances teachers’ knowledge of subject content within the curriculum. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Ability way exceeds teaching level. 2. Has strong skills in enhancing teachers’ knowledge for teaching at this level. 2 2 3. Just meets requirements. 3 3 4. Has problems with some content areas. 4 4 5. Unable to assist teachers in content knowledge 5 5 1. Very strong in making teachers innovative and creative. 1 1 2. Able to help teachers to create some innovative ways. 2 2 3. Encourages teachers to use different teaching approaches. 3 3 4. Changes teaching approaches rarely. 4 4 5. Unable to assist teachers in trying out different teaching approaches 5 5 1. Skilled in multiple modes of assessment. 1 1 2. High skills in one assessment mode. 2 2 3. Moderate testing skills. 3 3 4. Inaccurate assessment of students’ learning. 4 4 5. Barely knows how to construct good tests. 5 5 1. Skillful in developing teachers in giving timely feedback and giving remedial work with attention to individual students. 2. Skillful in leading teachers in providing timely feedback and running remedial lessons. 3. Leads teachers in providing timely feedback and provides teachers with help in conducting remedial lessons. 4. Rarely provides leadership for teachers in conducting remedial lessons. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5. Unable to help teachers conduct remedial lessons. 5 5 Score: 2. Helps teachers develop innovative teaching approaches to suit students’ needs. Score: 3. Develops teachers to build skills in assessing students’ learning that can identify weaknesses. Score: 4. Develops teachers’ skills in providing timely feedback and taking remedial actions on students’ learning difficulties. Score: 84 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of students’ cognitive domain No 5. Specific Competency Develops teachers’ interpersonal and communication skills with students. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Highly skilled in helping teachers relate to students. 2. Able to assist teachers build rapport with students. 2 2 3. Encourages teachers to be build rapport with students. 3 3 4. Seldom attempts to help teachers interact with students outside lessons. 5. Plays no part in helping teachers develop interpersonal relations with students.. 4 4 5 5 1. Excellent in leading teachers in keeping classroom conducive for learning. 1 1 2. Can make teachers control student discipline well. 2 2 3. Helps teachers develop ability in controlling student behavior. 3 3 4. Has low ability in developing teachers’ skills in controlling student behavior. 4 4 5. Unable to develop teachers in classroom management. 5 5 1. Makes very strong continuous effort to lead teachers in improving school environment for effective student learning. 2. Takes initiative in helping teachers to develop skills in improving school environment for effective student learning. 3. Able to help teachers maintain good school environment for effective student learning. 4. Not able to develop teachers’ skills in maintaining good school environment for effective student learning. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5. Is not aware of importance of conducive environment for learning. 5 5 Score: 6. Builds teachers to have strong classroom management skills. Score: 7. Supports teachers in taking steps to improve environment for learning. Score: 85 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Attention to students’ welfare No 8. Specific Competency Develops teachers to manage students’ social and emotional well-being. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1. Very skillful in developing teachers in dealing with students’ 1 1 needs in these areas. 2. Good ability in helping teachers to develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 2 2 3. Is able to assist teachers deal with students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in assisting teachers develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 5. No skills at all in helping teachers develop skills in dealing with students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5 5 1. Very skillful in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 2. Good ability in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to deal with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 3 3 4. Weak in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 4 4 5. No skills at all in dealing with teachers’ and students’ needs in these areas. 5 5 1. Very skillful in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 2. Good ability in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to help teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 3 3 4. Weak in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 4 4 5. No skills at all in helping teachers develop students’ civic awareness. 5 5 1. Very skillful in developing teachers to care for students’ wellbeing. 2. Good ability in developing teachers to care for students’ wellbeing. 1 1 2 2 3. Is able to develop teachers to care for students’ well-being. 3 3 4. Weak in helping teachers to develop students’ civic awareness. 4 4 5. No skills at all in helping teachers to care for students’ well-being. 5 5 1. Excellent in developing teachers in this area. 1 1 2. Good in developing teachers in this area. 2 2 3. Is able to develop teachers in this area. 3 3 4. Does not care to help teachers in this area. 4 4 5. Has no awareness of students’ problems. 5 5 Score: 9. Develops teachers to manage students’ moral values. Score: 10. Develops teachers to manage students’ civic awareness. Score: 11. Develops teachers to manage students’ physical wellbeing. Score: 12 Develops teachers to understand and act on students’ problems. Score: 86 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Development of school No 13. Specific Competency Leadership Skills. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Always takes the lead in all matters. 2. Takes the lead in selected matters. 2 2 3. Takes the lead when requested. 3 3 4. Not too keen in taking the lead. 4 4 5. Refuses to lead in any matter. 5 5 1. Highly effective in leading teachers to work in teams. 1 1 2. Effective in leading teachers to work in teams. 2 2 3. Normal productivity when getting teachers to work in teams. 3 3 4. Inactive in encouraging teachers to work in teams. 4 4 5. Not able to get teachers to work in teams. 5 5 Score: 14. Works effectively in teams and leads teachers by example. Score: 15. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and leads teachers by example. 1. Takes very strong interest involving teachers in such collaborations and achieves objectives. 1 1 2. Able to get teachers involved in collaborations well. 2 2 3. Able to involve teachers in some collaboration. 3 3 4. Shows no interest in collaborations. 4 4 5. Refuses to get teachers to collaborate. 5 5 Suggests improvement to school policies and leads teachers in initiating ideas for school improvement. 1. Skilled in suggesting meaningful changes to school policies and in developing teachers generate useful ideas. 2. Skilled in suggesting meaningful changes to school policies in developing teachers generate useful ideas. 3. Sometimes suggests meaningful changes to school policies and succeeds in getting teachers to generate useful ideas. 4. Thinks about school policies and attempts to develop teachers only when requested. 5. Refuses to think about school policies and develop teachers in this area. 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 Score: 16. Score: 87 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Professional Development No 17. Specific Competency Commitment to selfimprovement. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Very strong desire for self-improvement. 2. Has desire for self-improvement. 2 2 3. Attempts self-improvement when needed. 3 3 4. Rarely seeks to improve. 4 4 5. Shows no desire to improve. 5 5 1. Very actively seeks such programs. 1 1 2. Active in seeking such programs. 2 2 3. Seeks such programs. 3 3 4. Seeks such programs when prompted. 4 4 5. Has no interest in such programs. 5 5 1. Highly engaging in intellectual discussions. 1 1 2. Engages in intellectual discussions. 2 2 3. Discusses intellectual when prompted. 3 3 4. Not keen on intellectual discussions. 4 4 5. Has no interest in intellectual discussions. 5 5 1. Constantly encourages colleagues. 1 1 2. Often Encourages colleagues. 2 2 3. Encourages colleagues occasionally. 3 3 4. Does not encourage colleagues. 4 4 5. Discourages colleagues. 5 5 Score: 18. Initiative at seeking professional development programs. Score: 19. Engages in intellectual discussions with peers. Score: 20. Encourages and helps colleagues to develop professionally. Score: 88 Rating Scale: 1 2 3 4 5 Outstanding Performance way above expectations Performing above expectations Performing at minimum expected level Below expected but making efforts Performing below expected level Key Competency Domain: Personal Qualities No 21. Specific Competency Punctual for class, school, activities and meetings. Please indicate your rating by circling the number on the scale and entering the score in the space provided Rating at Rating at Descriptors End of Mid-Year Year 1 1 1. Punctual without fail. 2. Punctual most of the time. 2 2 3. Occasionally not be punctual with good reasons. 3 3 4. Often not punctual and without good reason. 4 4 5. Not punctual all the time and without good reason. 5 5 1. Very positive and enthusiastic about the job. 1 1 2. Has very positive attitude about the job. 2 2 3. Is positive about the job. 3 3 4. Shows negative attitude towards the job. 4 4 5. Treats the job as a chore and would like to change jobs if there is opportunity. 5 5 1. Always more than willing to cooperate. 1 1 2. Very willing to cooperate. 2 2 3. Willing to cooperate when needed. 3 3 4. Avoids cooperating. 4 4 5. Refuses to cooperate even when requested. 5 5 1. Shows highest level of work ethics. 1 1 2. Shows a high level of work ethics. 2 2 3. Shows good work ethics. 3 3 4. Poor work ethics. 4 4 5. Not ethical at work. 5 5 1. Extremely patient in all dealings. 1 1 2. Very patient in all dealings. 2 2 3. Patient in some dealings. 3 3 4. Lacks patience. 4 4 5. Very impatient in all trying circumstances. 5 5 Score: 22. Shows positive attitude towards the job. Score: 23. Willing to cooperate with colleagues. Score: 24. Possesses high degree of work ethics. Score: 25. Exhibits patience in all dealings. Score: 89 SECTION C: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT Mid-Year End-of-Year 1 Minimum possible score (highest rank) 25 25 2 Maximum possible score (lowest rank) 125 125 3 Total score [X] 4 Mean Score 5. X 25 Performance Grade (see table below) Mean Score 1.0 – 1.5 Grade Description A The Consultant Teacher has performed beyond what is expected in all areas of his or her work, and has contributed positively over and above his or her responsibilities and works with a quality that is above his or her grade level. The Consultant Teacher has the highest and most positive personal qualities such as attitude towards work, and is exemplary to others. The Consultant Teacher has an excellent understanding of his or her task in leading, assisting and developing teachers under his or her care. The Consultant Teacher constantly and actively seeks to improve on his or her leadership skills and teaching skills. 1.6 – 2.5 B The Consultant Teacher has done beyond what is expected in most areas of his or her work and can achieve at levels that are above his or her own grade level. The Consultant Teacher shows very positive personal qualities with positive attitude towards work and develops teachers to be the same. The Consultant Teacher seeks to improve in his or her teaching skills and leads teachers by example. 2.6 – 3.5 C The Consultant Teacher has performed well as expected and has made more positive contributions than shortcomings. The Consultant Teacher possesses positive personal qualities and contribute the normal work expected of him or her. The teacher tries to improve himself or herself when there are opportunities and encourage teachers to do the same. 3.6 – 4.5 D The Consultant Teacher has performed somewhat below what is expected of him or her but clearly has the capacity to do better. The Consultant Teacher is not too positive about his or her work and is contented with the minimum effort and average work quality. The Consultant Teacher shows very little interest in improving his or her leadership skills and teaching skills. 4.6 – 5.0 E The Consultant Teacher is not able to perform what is expected of him or her at his or her grade level. The Consultant Teacher exhibits a negative attitude towards his or her work. The Consultant Teacher has no interest in making improvements in anything that he or she does and has no interest in helping to develop teachers. 90 SECTION D: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT From the discussion you have had with your reporting officer, prioritize the most critical area of competency you feel that you need to improve on or develop. Area Professional Development Plan No. of Hours Mid-Year Review End-of-Year Review Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Total number of hours SECTION E: SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS In this section, Consultant Teachers are given the opportunity to highlight their achievements such as their successes in developing teachers, involvement in projects or the innovations they brought in that has helped the students, other staff members, or the school, improve. Type of Activity (Project, Innovation) How Consultant Teacher is involved SECTION F: REVIEW AND COMMENTS In this section the Consultant Teacher and the reporting officer may discuss and make their respective comments on the Consultant Teacher’s competencies and work performance, what the Consultant Teacher wishes to be in future, his or her personal strengths and weaknesses, the problems the Consultant Teacher faces in the course of work and his development needs. Mid-Year Review Consultant Teacher’s comments _________________________________ Consultant Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 91 ___________________ Signature and date End-of-Year Review Consultant Teacher’s comments __________________________________ Consultant Teacher’s signature and date Reporting Officer’s Comments ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade ___________________ Signature and date SECTION G: COUNTERSIGNING OFFICER’S COMMENTS ____________________ Name __________________ Designation __________________ Grade 92 ___________________ Signature and date
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