Piraino, Jr., Gennaro R.
(2006)
A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF DIFFERENTIATED TEACHER SUPERVISION'S IMPACTON CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND PEDAGOGY.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the influence that a differentiatedteacher supervision system has on improving classroom instruction. Qualitative researchmethodology was used to collect data through personal interviews and document analysis. Thesample population consisted of high school administrators working in three southwesternPennsylvania school districts.The research questions investigated high school principal perceptions on differentiatedsupervision's ability to improve classroom instruction based upon Charlotte Danielson's FourDomains of Instruction. Principal perceptions regarding differentiated supervision's influenceon 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.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
19 April 2006 |
| Date Type: |
Completion |
| Defense Date: |
22 March 2006 |
| Approval Date: |
19 April 2006 |
| Submission Date: |
7 April 2006 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| 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: |
clinical supervision; differentiated supervision; history of teacher supervision; instructional supervision; teacher supervision |
| Other ID: |
http://etd.library.pitt.edu/ETD/available/etd-04072006-122159/, etd-04072006-122159 |
| Date Deposited: |
10 Nov 2011 19:34 |
| Last Modified: |
15 Nov 2016 13:38 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/6847 |
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