A Study of the Efficiency of the Fairport Schools is a detailed look at how teachers and students affect school effectiveness.
This nonfiction work examines teacher qualifications, training, experience, and methods for improving performance, as well as how pupil learning is measured.
The book frames its analysis around two main factors—teachers and pupils—and follows a practical path: how teachers are selected, trained, and developed, and how student progress is assessed. It includes descriptions of rating approaches, the role of salary and preparation, and findings from classroom assessments and scales used to evaluate reading and arithmetic skills.
- Learn how teacher quality and professional development are examined, including preparation, experience, and ongoing learning.
- See how rating scales are used to assess teachers and how results are interpreted.
- Understand assessments of pupil achievement, including arithmetic and reading measures.
- Explore suggested improvements for curriculum, facilities, and staff development.
Ideal for readers interested in educational history, school administration, and the practical study of how schools strive to operate more efficiently in real-world settings.