Implementation of the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System in Rural Kentucky High Schools

Authors

  • Thomas James Pharis Murray State University
  • Larry Allen Murray State University
  • Jamie V Mahoney Murray State Universtiy
  • Stephanie Sullivan Murray State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22230/ijepl.2018v13n5a740

Keywords:

TPGES, teacher quality, student achievement, dispositions

Abstract

A focus on improving teacher quality and student achievement led many states to implement teacher effectiveness systems. The Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching was adapted by Kentucky as the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (TPGES). This study examined educator viewpoints concerning the impact of TPGES on improving teacher quality and student achievement, educator attitude for implementation, time requirement, and the potential to impact teacher growth and student learning.

Teacher and principal triangulated data indicated mixed viewpoints concerning the impact of TPGES implementation on improving teacher quality and improving student learning. The data did not indicate positive educator attitudes for the implementation and time requirement for TPGES. Study implications focused on five identified dispositions relevant for all educators striving to implement innovative change initiatives.

Author Biographies

Thomas James Pharis, Murray State University

Educational Studies and Leadership

Assistant Professor

Larry Allen, Murray State University

Educational Studies and Leadership 

Retired

Jamie V Mahoney, Murray State Universtiy

Adolescent and Special Education

Assistant Professor 

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Published

2018-05-22

How to Cite

Pharis, T. J., Allen, L., Mahoney, J. V., & Sullivan, S. (2018). Implementation of the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System in Rural Kentucky High Schools. International Journal of Education Policy and Leadership, 13(5). https://doi.org/10.22230/ijepl.2018v13n5a740

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 5 (2018): Implementation of the Teacher Professional Growth and Effectiveness System in Rural Kentucky High Schools

Section

Policy

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