Improving Teacher Quality

John E. Henning is professor and chair of the Department of Teacher Education at Ohio University. In addition to the teacher work sample, his research interests include classroom discourse, instructional decision making, and semiotics in education.Frank W. Kohler is professor and interim head of the Department of Special Education at the University of Northern Iowa. His research interests include preparing teachers to implement evidence-based practices and fostering teaming and collaboration in schools.Victoria L. Robinson is associate professor and interim department head of educational leadership at the University of Northern Iowa. She was part of the original Renaissance Teacher Work Sample team, has presented teacher work sample research at over fifty conferences, and has worked with universities to implement the teacher work sample.Barry Wilson is associate professor and director of assessment for the College of Education at the University of Northern Iowa. Research interests include program assessment and improvement in teacher education.

This book is making an invaluable contribution as we revise the assessment being used in our teacher education program. It provides us with valuable guidance, helpful models, and timely suggestions at a critical time in the evolution of our program.

• Part 1 PrefacePart 2 AcknowledgementsPart 3 IntroductionPart 4 The Rationale for AdoptionChapter 5 An Overview of TWSMPart 6 The TWS PromptChapter 7 The TWS Prompt: Planning ProcessesChapter 8 The TWS Prompt: Assessment and Reflection ProcessesPart 9 Building a TWS CultureChapter 10 Building a TWS CultureChapter 11 Establishing a Valid and Reliable Scoring ProcessPart 12 The Role of the TWS in Program ImprovementChapter 13 Teaching to the TWSChapter 14 Conducting Research with TWS DataPart 15 Future DirectionsChapter 16 Revising the TWSChapter 17 Future PossibilitiesPart 18 References