1) To hire the very best people to be their teachers.
2) To make certain that they are provided with high-quality professional development.
3) To supervise them to assure their continuing improvement as an educator.
I agree with the above statement for several reasons. First of all, I interpret this statement as identifying effective teachers and quality instruction as the most important aspect of improving education for all children. It also differentiates people who should be hired as teachers, which I feel is a very important point. Then, after hiring the right people, it cannot be assumed that they will effortlessly become effective educators. They need …show more content…
With technology, educational policies and curriculum approaches constantly changing, teachers need to continually adopt new teaching strategies and pedagogical practices to meet these demands and enhance their skills. Therefore, they deserve supervision, guidance and coaching in their efforts to build their teaching capacities. Since effective teacher supervision starts with school leadership, I believe it would be an ideal cycle for highly effective teachers to earn leadership positions within their schools and districts that provide them with the opportunity to mentor and lead other …show more content…
However, some people may not have the personal traits necessary to become a great teacher. Others, may not receive the crucial professional development they need to realize their potentials. While still others may simply become complaisant after a few years and stop trying to become a great teacher due to lack of continuing professional development. In these situations, it is not possible to improve the quality of education for the children, regardless of the available resources. Without a doubt, the most important aspect of improving education for all children is effective instruction, which involves hiring the very best people, providing high-quality professional development and supervising professional development on an on-going