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Leveraging case study research: A mechanism for measuring teaching effectiveness.

Anderson, S. , Hagen, B. D., Whitsel, C. M., Dulski-Bucholz, A. L., Smith, K. D. and Willeson, A. M. (2019) Leveraging case study research: A mechanism for measuring teaching effectiveness. Mid-Western Educational Researcher, 31(1), pp. 37-66.

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Abstract

This article shares findings from a descriptive, multiple case study assessing graduate outcomes 2.5 years after the completion of a teacher education program. Case study was used as an alternative to value-added measures to holistically examine complex attributes of effective teaching. Mixed methods data collection included graduate and supervisor surveys, self and supervisor evaluation of skills and dispositions, interviews, and classroom observations. Results indicated participants effectively applied the knowledge, skills, and dispositions the program was designed to achieve in the areas of Learner and Learning, Content, Instructional Practice, and Professional Responsibility. Three major recommendations emerged: 1) the necessity to develop established proficiency levels for new teachers related to diverse learners, 2) the need for shared responsibility of outcomes and targeted induction support, and 3) support for supervisor evaluation as a viable mechanism for education program accountability of teaching effectiveness of graduates.

Item Type:	Articles
Keywords:	teacher preparation, case study, teaching effectiveness, teaching experience, graduate impact
Status:	Published
Refereed:	Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:	Anderson, Dr Sarah
Authors:	Anderson, S., Hagen, B. D., Whitsel, C. M., Dulski-Bucholz, A. L., Smith, K. D., and Willeson, A. M.
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of education L Education > LD Individual institutions (United States)
College/School:	College of Social Sciences > School of Education
Journal Name:	Mid-Western Educational Researcher
Journal Abbr.:	MWER
Publisher:	Mid-Western Educational Research Association
ISSN:	1056-3887
ISSN (Online):	2375-7876
Copyright Holders:	copyright © 2019 Mid-Western Educational Researcher
First Published:	First published in Mid-Western Educational Researcher 31(1):37-66
Publisher Policy:	Reproduced with the permission of the publisher
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Deposit and Record Details

ID Code:	223216
Depositing User:	Dr Sarah Anderson
Datestamp:	14 Sep 2020 10:08
Last Modified:	20 Oct 2020 15:41
Date of acceptance:	1 January 2019
Date of first online publication:	February 2019
Date Deposited:	14 September 2020
Data Availability Statement:	No