Question

Given the risk that low-performing teachers may do a poor job preparing their students for eventual career success, do you think it is ethical to pay teachers without taking into account their performance? Why or why not?

Do you think it is ethical to base teacher pay on key performance indicators that may be, to some extent, beyond teacher control? Why or why not? (200 word minimum)

Answer 1

Ans1 No, it is not ethical to pay teachers without taking into account their performance because if a low-performing teacher teaches students then they will not be able to compete with the world after taking required education and after paying proper fees for the course. It will be difficult for students to become successful and gain advantage over others. The teachers have a tremendous impact on student’s achievement. Teachers who are chronically ineffective should be identified for assessment, assistance and support and then dismissed if they do not improve.

Ans2 No, it is not ethical to base teacher’s pay on key performance indicators that may be, beyond teachers’ control because if the key performance indicators are not in control then how can they will be able to improve their performance whenever it is required. The key performance indicators can be-

1. Designing learning experience for students

2. Knowledge and understanding of subject matter

3. Strategies for facilitates learning to the students

4. Interpersonal relationship of teacher and student

5. Professional development

6. School development

7. Teacher’s attendance

These above mentioned performance indicators are in control of teacher and whenever it required they can be improved and through them a teachers can assess themselves and their own performance and to make continuous efforts to reach the highest level.