Leeward CC HETS ProjectThe Highlighting Effective Teaching Strategies Video Library was a collaborative project between local education agencies, University of Hawaiʻi & Hawaiʻi Department of Education with support from Kamehameha Schools. The project was designed to bring real-world examples and models of effective teaching practice to pre-service and in-service teachers. In addition, the processes used to create and index the library were designed to support the effective professional learning around teacher practice for all future and current educators and administrators. With permission of students, parents, teachers, and administrators, the project visited 30+ classrooms and recorded 55+ lessons in public and public charter schools over an 18-month period. The collection located here is the work and contribution of many people who support the drive for positive outcomes for public education.
With all the good that can come from this tool, we want to be clear that this library is not about teacher evaluation or the prescription of any specific practices, models, or frameworks. First and foremost, these videos are simply teachers teaching in their schools and classrooms. The analysis that was conducted was done by participants. teachers, and professionals who used one particular frame of reference.