Elementary teachers view TPE more positively than middle school teachers, who in turn view it more positively than high school teachers¶

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Subclaims¶

q2 i? On survey items about TPE, elementary teachers agree at higher rates than middle school teachers, who agree at higher rates than high school teachers. → Slotnik 2014

Evidence¶

Slotnik 2014¶

Slotnik, W. J., Bugler, D., & Liang, G. (2014). Real progress in Maryland: Student learning objectives and teacher and principal evaluation. WestEd and Community Training and Assistance Center. http://marylandpublicschools.org/MSDE/programs/tpe/index.html

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Survey subgroup comparison by school level (Table 4). The report states "Elementary teachers are more positive than middle school teachers who in turn are more positive than high school teachers"; for example, agreement that expectations are clear is 54% (elementary), 48% (middle), 45% (high school). Differences are marked significant at the 95% level; no effect size is printed.

"Elementary teachers are more positive than middle school teachers who in turn are more positive than high school teachers."

Discussion¶

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