Middle Level Teachers' Perceptions of the Value and Utility of Evaluative Feedback: An Action Research Study to Support a Culture of Supervision and Instructional Change

Mooney, Anthony (2017) Middle Level Teachers' Perceptions of the Value and Utility of Evaluative Feedback: An Action Research Study to Support a Culture of Supervision and Instructional Change. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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This action research study examined teacher perceptions of evaluative feedback. This study had three main purposes. The first purpose was to investigate the value and utilization of evaluative feedback on the pedagogical practices of middle school teachers and the possibility of effecting change in the classroom setting through the refinement of the evaluative feedback that is provided to middle school teachers. The second purpose of this study was to understand the aspects of evaluative feedback which aid in the establishment of a culture of supervision. The third purpose was to explore the potential development of a reflective professional development activity which informs the practice of teachers and administrators.
The need for this specific research is evident as teacher evaluation models have shifted over the past decade in Pennsylvania. Accordingly, this study sought to provide insight to school leaders who desire to improve the culture of supervision that exists within schools. Ultimately, this study adds to the scholarly conversation about evaluative feedback, as well as the ongoing discussions around cultures of supervision that exist in school settings. This study represents the first iteration of an ongoing action research cycle which will be conducted by the researcher. The initial conclusions from this cycle inform the next iteration of the research cycle and the researcher’s practice as a middle school principal.

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Item Type:	University of Pittsburgh ETD
Status:	Unpublished
Creators/Authors:	Creators Email Pitt Username ORCID Mooney, Anthony ajm235@pitt.edu ajm235 0000-0002-3984-6631
ETD Committee:	Title Member Email Address Pitt Username ORCID Committee Chair Tananis, Cynthia tannins@pitt.edu Committee Member Miller, Michelle millerm@hopewellarea.org Committee Member Russell, Jennifer jrussel@pitt.edu
Date:	21 August 2017
Date Type:	Publication
Defense Date:	15 May 2017
Approval Date:	21 August 2017
Submission Date:	20 June 2017
Access Restriction:	No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately.
Number of Pages:	134
Institution:	University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs:	School of Education > Administrative and Policy Studies
Degree:	EdD - Doctor of Education
Thesis Type:	Doctoral Dissertation
Refereed:	Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Evaluation Observation Feedback Evaluative
Date Deposited:	21 Aug 2017 23:12
Last Modified:	21 Aug 2017 23:12
URI:	http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/33040

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