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High-Stakes Assessment in an Elementary Teacher Preparation Program: A Case Study of Multiple Stakeholders

Authors :
Swars Auslander, Susan
Meyers, Barbara
Tanguay, Carla
Smith, Stephanie Z.
Myers, Kayla D.
Source :
Teacher Development. 2021 25(3):366-388.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

In response to increased accountability demands placed on teacher preparation programs across the US, some programs are using standardized teacher performance assessments, such as edTPA. A recent mandate for this study's elementary teacher preparation program is teacher candidates' successful completion of edTPA for teacher certification. A case study design explored the experiences and views of multiple stakeholders (instructors, supervisors, administrators, teacher candidates, and cooperating teachers, N = 60) as they engaged in edTPA. Data were collected via two surveys and individual interviews. The effects of edTPA were visible across the data in a variety of ways, as stakeholders found the assessment overwhelming, often taking precedence because of its high-stakes nature. Changes were questioned, as this program was already held in high regard and produced high-quality teachers prepared for urban school contexts. Analysis of the interview data revealed three themes: Assets of edTPA, edTPA-produced Changes, and Not a Fair Measure.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1366-4530
Volume :
25
Issue :
3
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Teacher Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1298400
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13664530.2021.1915371