Performance and development cycle
{"Image DocumentName": "Performance and development cycle", "Image ImageDescription": "This cycle provides a focus for appraising, developing and refining teaching and recognising the entitlements of teachers to receive feedback and support. Purpose. To introduce the performance and development cycle outlined in the Australian teacher Performance and Development Framework. Key points to share. Performance and development occurs in a cycle which provides a focus for appraising, developing and refining teaching and recognising the entitlements of teachers to receive feedback and support. Elements of the cycle are interwoven, will not necessarily occur in order and may take more or less time depending on circumstances. However, the cycle provides a useful way of thinking about the process, and assists in identifying its important elements. While the essential elements are necessary, they will not by themselves be sufficient to gain the maximum benefit from this process. However, it is important to be clear about common requirements and the minimum level of support that all teachers can expect in Australian schools. Research. \u2018All studies show that the key to higher performing students is the effectiveness of their teachers. Conservative estimates suggest that students with a highly effective teacher learn twice as much as students with a less effective teacher. Systems of teacher appraisal and feedback that are directly linked to improved classroom teaching and student performance can increase teacher effectiveness by as much as 20 to 30%. This would lift the performance of Australia\u2019s students to the best in the world\u2019 (Jensen, B & Reichl, J 2011, p. 6).", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}