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1. 7 Ways to Improve
Teacher Efficiency
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SchoolPrincipals/a/Improving-Teacher-Quality.htm

2. 7 Ways to Improve Teacher
Efficiency
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Improving-Teacher-Quality.htm

3. It is very important
for principals to hire
and train teachers
to be effective and
passionate about
their work.

4. Not only does this
make jobs much
easier for principals,
but it also improves
students' quality
and tests scores.

5. There are many
ways that can
increase teacher
quality and
efficiency in school
districts around the
US.

6. This presentation
will focus on 7
ways schools can
implement changes
that can improve
their classes.

7. 1. Conduct Meaningful
Evaluations
Principals should routinely observe and
evaluate a teacher’s classroom to identify
areas of need and weakness and to create
an individual plan for that teacher to
improve in those areas.

8. 2. Provide Meaningful
Professional Development
Engaging professional development can
foster dynamic changes for a teacher. It
can motivate, provide innovative ideas
and gives a fresh perspective from an
outside source.

9. 3. Provide a
Mentor
A solid mentor connection can be a
positive, learning venture for both the
mentor and the mentee. These
interactions are most effective when
they are daily and ongoing.

10. 4. Establish Regular
Open Communication
All principals should have an open
door policy. They must be active
listeners who offer encouragement,
constructive criticism, and suggestions
when appropriate.

11. 5. Offer Constructive
Feedback
A principal should give detailed
suggestions to guide teacher towards
improvement and efficiency. This can be
done both formally and informally and
is not limited to what is on the
evaluation.

12. 6. Provide
Adequate Resources
All teachers need the appropriate tools to
do their job effectively. Principals must be
able to give their teachers the resources
they need. This can be challenging as we
currently live in an era where
educational funding is a significant issue.

13. 7. Encourage
Journaling/Reflecting
Journaling can be a powerful tool. It
can help a teacher grow and improve
through reflection. It can help them
better recognize their individual
strengths and weaknesses.