This [scoring] experience…has forced me to revisit the question of what really matters in the assessment of teachers, which – in turn – means revisiting the question of what really matters in the preparation of teachers. PACT Scorer and faculty member

I found this to be a rich professional development opportunity. Calibrating with other educators lends itself to valuable dialogue.

Forces you to be clear about “good teaching;” what it looks like, sounds like.

Enables you to look at your own practice critically /with new eyes.

Enables you to be more effective master-supervisor teacher.

Enables you to meet and work with many highly qualified & interesting teachers.

(Barbie Kitchin)

It was interesting to see the variety of approaches and ideas that new student teachers are trying. (Genevieve Oakes)

The gaps we saw that were consistent in the PACT inform what our institutions need to focus on in our teachings. (Jill Madden)

I found some lesson plan formats I’ll share with my students. The experience gave in depth insights into student teacher thinking which, I hope, will benefit my student teachers & will inform my teaching. (Maureen West)

This was a wonderful experience for me because I see that I need to bring my teaching and expectation at the University to a higher level. (Laura Craig)

Great opportunity to talk with other faculty about expectation for candidates & what we value. A real treat to engage with colleagues over substance! (Andrea Whittaker)