＂Add-ons＂ to the Value-Added of ELTs  

作　　者：Srinivasa Rao Idapalapati 

机构地区：[1]University ofTabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

出　　处：《Sino-US English Teaching》2014年第1期1-12,共12页中美英语教学（英文版）

摘　　要：Teacher evaluations intend to cultivate quality among teachers. However, since they are traditionally dependent on observers and their reports that are likely biased, the procedures probably effectuate discords among the calling-teaching professionals. An evaluation procedure that can ascertain fairness in the decisions about teacher retentions, terminations, promotions, and sanctions can capture the accordance of all teachers and teacher facilitators. This paper identifies the possibility of such an evaluation system that is built upon the existing value-added methods. Drawing upon the observations and recommendations by Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff （2012） on value-added methods of evaluation, and considering the uniqueness of ELTs （English Language Teachers） as it was observed by Borg （2006） and Lee （2010）, this paper describes the application of the value-added evaluation method, in gauging the quality of ELTs. The paper further explicates the vantages and conformities embodied in the procedure that could boost up the morale of ELTs as independent professionals of a creative art, and help them perform to their fullest potential

关 键 词：teachers＇ accountability learning outcomes VA （value-added） self-assertion of performances measuring PD （Professional Development） 

分 类 号：TP872[自动化与计算机技术—检测技术与自动化装置] TP311.52[自动化与计算机技术—控制科学与工程]