How Valid Are Principals' Judgments of Teacher Effectiveness?.

Medley, Donald M.; Coker, Homer

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ERIC Number: EJ359347

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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How Valid Are Principals' Judgments of Teacher Effectiveness?

Medley, Donald M.; Coker, Homer

Phi Delta Kappan, v69 n2 p138-40 Oct 1987

Studies of the validity of principals' ratings of teachers show there is little correlation with student achievement. Reviews of research show considerable weakness in the research designs of these studies. Outlines results from a new study with no weaknesses in design. (MD)

Descriptors: Educational Administration, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Principals, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Evaluation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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