Awards and
Recognition
A U.S. Review
by: Shari McMahon
for NCSPOD NETwork
"This book is an ambitious
undertaking. Although some
programs were missing for my
state, the sheer volume of
detail is admirable. Not only is
this a great resource, it is also
a valuable analysis into the
need for recognition for
teachers in the United States
and Canada. This is a must re
read for those interested in
improving instruction and
motivating teachers."
Accountable Teacher
Evaluation..
a U.S.A. review by...
Alexander Thomson,
Assistant Professor of
Science & History at
Schoolcraft College in Livonia,
Michigan,USA
"Andrews brings a wealth
of knowledge and research to
bear on the topic of faculty
evaluation and is determined
to use the resources to
create better evaluation
practices.
Each chapter ends with a
set of practical questions and
exercises that challenges
readers to think critically
about their own under-
standings of evaluation.
Accountable Teacher
Evaluation is an excellent
resource for faculty and
administrators working to
construct meaningful teaching
evaluations, highlights both
remediation needs and
excellent practices.
It is well organized,
carefully researched, and
highly recommended."
Awards and
Recognition for
Exceptional Teachers
A USA review by
Sue Nelson,
Vice President of Instruction,
Napa Valley College,
California, USA
i-journal (Insight Intod)
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"If you are looking for
a way to acknowledge
the teachers and
professors at your
school or college,this is
the book for you.
In Awards and
Recognition for
Exceptional Teachers,
Hans Andrews provides
a rationale, backed up by
evidence, for the value
of teacher recognition
programs and how they
contribute to improved
student learning.
This book provides
everything one needs to
implement an awards
program.......evidence,
impetus, and "how-to's".
It is well written, a
quick read, and a must-
have for the busy
educational leader.
| The Dual-Credit Phenomenon! A review by Harlen "Butch" Cotter, Retired Superintendent, Pontiac High School, Illinois "THIS BOOK SHOULD CARRY A SPECIAL LABEL: WARNING--Reading may cause other advance placement programs to become obsolete!" Hans Andrews has gathered into his volume an impressive array of plans, programs, outlines and lessons for secondary and college administrators, counselors and parents. Where these plans have been implemented, they have created exceptional learning partnerships. Make no mistake. Dual-credit is a powerful idea. What student would not jump at the opportunity to earn their first year of college credits with little or no expense while completing the final years of high school? The leading schools will be those that take full advantage of high school and college resources by implementing dual-credit part- nerships. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A WARDS AND RECOGNITION FOR EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS review by: Graeme Lock, Australian Journal of Teacher Education; Edith Cowan University, Australia "Dr. Andrews provides a plethora of examples of recognition schemes, which should inform the current debate in Australia. Not only should this book be read by teachers,but probably of greater importance, by teacher employers. Consideration of the examples presented and consequent action by education authorities might start to attract and retain more teachers." --------------------------------------------- Accountable Teacher Evaluation: Toward Highly Qualified and Competent Teachers! A Book Review: The Australian College of Teachers by Tracey Griggs "Dr. Andrews has extensively published on the topic of teacher evaluation, as he strongly believes in improved instruction for school students. His writing covers teacher evaluation from University to early childhood education. Some Australian educators may be disinclined to read this book because of its American emphasis, but with a little imagination Australian educators could find very helpful information, which they could adapt to local situations. There are lots of tips about what is quality teaching, how supervisors of teachers can improve their performance, details on methods to assist poorly performing teachers and sample evaluation forms. Andrews research indicates that more money is not a motivator to improve teaching, but that greater intrinsic satisfaction is a more powerful motivator (i.e., praising teachers; receiving respect). Appendix A makes great reading as it contains a selection of legal cases involving teachers defending attempts by education boards to dismiss them from their positions. Well worth the read given the current political and media debate about teaching and teachers !" ----------------------------------- FROM Malta: Review of: Awards and Recognition for Exceptional Teachers by: Michelle Attard Tonna for: Mediterranean Journal of Educational Studies "On reading this book, those not familiar with this practice become more aware that recognition for achievement is one of the factors that can motivate teachers to produce excellence in teaching. Teachers thrive on recognition. Being nominated is a memorable experience -- it boosts the teacher's morale, is valuable for the student, significant for the school, important for the profession and good for the community. Studies have found recognition and support provide and develop a strong teaching and learning environment for teachers. Teachers feel a sense of efficacy when they believe and have confidence in their ability to reach teaching goals. One needs to acknowledge that Andrews' appealing writing style -- each chapter is carefully researched,well organised and ends with a summary --- renders this book a useful resource for those wanting to learn how recognition for excellent teachers helps improve student learning outcomes and leads to quality instruction." ----------------------------- |
| a U.S. Review of Awards and Recognition for Exceptional Teachers by Stephen W. Ragan, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education: Mount Vernon Nazarene University --------------- Probably the highest compliment that can be given to a book that is both non-fiction and essentially a report of practice is that it is useful. This book is useful. But it is also easy to read and quite understandable. Finally it is as comprehensive as I have found in the area of recognition and awards. This book is a good read and a useful tool for administrators who value excellence in teaching. For those who don't, shame on you! - - - - - - - - - - - Accountable Teacher Recognition : A US review by: Robert Smith, Attorney, Seyfarth, Shaw, Fairweather & Geraldson, Chicago, IL "Evaluation inflation must be stopped. Dr. Andrews includes an overview of research on a variety of significant components, and comments from various union officials. Administrators who are developing or revising their teacher evaluation procedures and criteria will find much to ponder in this handbook." -------------------- A US Review of Awards and Recognition for Exceptional Teachers by Blouke Carus, Carus Corporation, Peru, Illinois "As teacher mastery becomes essential for all schools, Hans Andrews' new book provides models and ideas all districts can use ... along with his former book on teacher evaluation." |
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