The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the influence that a differentiated
teacher supervision system has on improving classroom instruction. Qualitative research
methodology was used to collect data through personal interviews and document analysis. The
sample population consisted of high school administrators working in three southwestern
Pennsylvania school districts.
The research questions investigated high school principal perceptions on differentiated
supervisions ability to improve classroom instruction based upon Charlotte Danielsons Four
Domains of Instruction. Principal perceptions regarding differentiated supervisions influence
on school culture and the most effective differentiated supervision options were also explored.
The analysis of the data was done through descriptive narrative and the use of charts to depict common answers and themes.
Key findings include a strong principal preference for differentiated teacher supervision.
Also, principals indicate that differentiated supervision was effective in fostering a school culture characteristic of teacher collaboration, professional inquiry, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Also, principals felt that differentiated teacher supervision was very effective in improving the planning and preparation, classroom instruction, and professionalism of teachers through collegiality and professional inquiry. Principals perceived that cooperative professional development was the most effective model for improving classroom instruction.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:PITT/oai:PITTETD:etd-04072006-122159 |
| Date | 19 April 2006 |
| Creators | Piraino, Jr., Gennaro R. |
| Contributors | Dr. William Stavisky, Dr. Joseph Werlinich, Dr. Charlene Trovato, Dr. Susan Goodwin, Dr. Richard K. Seckinger |
| Publisher | University of Pittsburgh |
| Source Sets | University of Pittsburgh |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04072006-122159/ |
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