Teacher evaluations intend to cultivate quality among teachers. However, since they are traditionally dependent on observers and their reports that are likely biased, the procedures probably effectuate discords among ...Teacher evaluations intend to cultivate quality among teachers. However, since they are traditionally dependent on observers and their reports that are likely biased, the procedures probably effectuate discords among the calling-teaching professionals. An evaluation procedure that can ascertain fairness in the decisions about teacher retentions, terminations, promotions, and sanctions can capture the accordance of all teachers and teacher facilitators. This paper identifies the possibility of such an evaluation system that is built upon the existing value-added methods. Drawing upon the observations and recommendations by Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff （2012） on value-added methods of evaluation, and considering the uniqueness of ELTs （English Language Teachers） as it was observed by Borg （2006） and Lee （2010）, this paper describes the application of the value-added evaluation method, in gauging the quality of ELTs. The paper further explicates the vantages and conformities embodied in the procedure that could boost up the morale of ELTs as independent professionals of a creative art, and help them perform to their fullest potential展开更多
The global financial crisis triggered by the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis in 2007 also sparked the discussion of the causes of the financial crisis. Based on the self-assertiveness demands theory, this paper conducts...The global financial crisis triggered by the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis in 2007 also sparked the discussion of the causes of the financial crisis. Based on the self-assertiveness demands theory, this paper conducts an analysis, which shows that the individual demand for self-assertiveness will produce excessive demand beyond its rational economic demand, therefore a gap is formed, resulting in the self-assertiveness demands surplus. Overdrawing the future, one of the solutions for the self-assertiveness demands surplus,use so called " limitless" future resource in advance to meet today' s need, has been proved to be a simple and effective way to gain competitive advantages, and has been widely used by many contries,especially the United States. But it also has many hidden negative impacts on the real economy: the more it overdraws, the wider the wealth gap expands. In the end, capital chains break, economic bubbles expand and financial crisis occurs. Therefore, the self-assertiveness demands surplus is the ultimate cause of the outbreak of financial crisis.展开更多
文摘Teacher evaluations intend to cultivate quality among teachers. However, since they are traditionally dependent on observers and their reports that are likely biased, the procedures probably effectuate discords among the calling-teaching professionals. An evaluation procedure that can ascertain fairness in the decisions about teacher retentions, terminations, promotions, and sanctions can capture the accordance of all teachers and teacher facilitators. This paper identifies the possibility of such an evaluation system that is built upon the existing value-added methods. Drawing upon the observations and recommendations by Chetty, Friedman, and Rockoff （2012） on value-added methods of evaluation, and considering the uniqueness of ELTs （English Language Teachers） as it was observed by Borg （2006） and Lee （2010）, this paper describes the application of the value-added evaluation method, in gauging the quality of ELTs. The paper further explicates the vantages and conformities embodied in the procedure that could boost up the morale of ELTs as independent professionals of a creative art, and help them perform to their fullest potential
文摘The global financial crisis triggered by the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis in 2007 also sparked the discussion of the causes of the financial crisis. Based on the self-assertiveness demands theory, this paper conducts an analysis, which shows that the individual demand for self-assertiveness will produce excessive demand beyond its rational economic demand, therefore a gap is formed, resulting in the self-assertiveness demands surplus. Overdrawing the future, one of the solutions for the self-assertiveness demands surplus,use so called " limitless" future resource in advance to meet today' s need, has been proved to be a simple and effective way to gain competitive advantages, and has been widely used by many contries,especially the United States. But it also has many hidden negative impacts on the real economy: the more it overdraws, the wider the wealth gap expands. In the end, capital chains break, economic bubbles expand and financial crisis occurs. Therefore, the self-assertiveness demands surplus is the ultimate cause of the outbreak of financial crisis.
