"We need to shift the culture..."

Former DC Public School Chancellor Michelle Rhee tells us we need to attract the highest achievers and pay them when they "perform" well. Do you think that "high achievers" are more likely to become expert and effective teachers than say someone who may not be the highest achiever, but loves children and teaching? Take a look and let us know what you think.
http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2010/10/28/ps.michelle.rhee.education.reform.cnn?iref=allsearch

A working bibliography for expertise

I have compiled a short list of references that have been helpful to me in understanding the concepts of expertise and its development in general, and in teaching, in particular. I thought it might be of help to others so I am posting it here. This list is not necessarily exhaustive, but it does give you a good picture of what is out there on the topics.

Alexander, P.A. (2003). The development of expertise: The journey from acclimation to proficiency. Educational Researcher, 32 (8), 10-14. DOI: 10.3102/0013189X032008010

Bell, M. (1997). The development of expertise. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 68 (2), 34-38.

Boyd, P., & Harris, K. (2010). Becoming a university lecturer in teacher education: Expert school teachers reconstructing their pedagogy and identity. Professional Development in Education, 36 (3), 9-24. DOI:10.1080/19415250903454767

Dall’ Alba, G., & Sandberg, J. (2006). Unveiling professional development: A critical review of stage models. Review of Educational Research, 76 (3), 383-412. DOI: 10.3102/00346543076003383

Daley, B. J. (1999). Novice to expert: An exploration of how professionals learn. Adult Education Quarterly, 49 (4), 133-147. DOI: 10.1177/07417136990490401

Grenier, R. S. (February 2006). The Cyclical Nature of Expertise Development. Proceedings of the annual meeting of the Academy of Human Resource Development (AHRD), Columbus, OH.

Grenier, R. (2009). The role of learning in the development of expertise in museum docents. Adult Education Quarterly, 59 (2), 142-157. DOI: 10.1177/0741713608327369

Kinchin, I.M., & Cabot, L.B. (2010). Reconsidering the dimensions of expertise: From linear stages towards dual processing. London Review of Education, 8 (2), 153-166. DOI: 10.1080/14748460.2010.487334

Schempp, P., Tan, S., & McCullick, B. (2002). The practices of expert teachers. Teaching and Learning, 23 (1), 99-106.

Tan, S.K.S. (1997). The elements of expertise. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 68 (2), 30-33.

Tsui, A.B.M. (2009). Distinctive qualities of expert teachers. Teachers and Teaching, 15 (4), 421-439. DOI: 10.1080/13540600903057179

Teaching to the test or teaching for the students?

I found two articles in the New York Times Online today. These offer an interesting counterpoint to one another. There is obviously a need for better and more expert teachers, but is testing the way to promote their development. What about the students? Are they better off because of these tests and teachers who teach to them?
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/11/education/11scores.html?th&emc=th
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/11/opinion/11douthat.html?th&emc=th

Are these things part of expertise?

Tetsuro was kind enough to post this link in one of his comments in our discussion of expertise. I thought I would share it with everyone to see whether you thought these things were part of expertise or not. Some of the comments about masters degrees and teaching experience not being necessary qualifications for good teachers are reminiscent of comments made by politicians in the post just prior to this one. What do you think?

http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/secrets-americas-greatest-teachers-9961455

Is subject matter expertise enough?

A candidate for state superintendent of schools thinks that a college degree and subject matter expertise are all that is necessary to teach in Arizona public schools. Furthermore, he thinks degrees in education are overrated. For more on his ideas and those of other candidates see the article below.

http://www.azcentral.com/business/abg/articles/2010/09/30/20100930abg-teaching0930.html

What do you think?