The importance of self- and peer-assessment lies in helping children to take responsibility for their learning, an essential outcome of education that aims to develop the ability of school pupils to continue learning throughout life. For self- and peer-assessment what is needed is that children: (1) understand the goals of a learning activity;…

Data from peer reviews of 258 teaching sessions involving 129 nursing teachers and interviews with 14 teachers identified several themes. Initially perceived as a threat, peer review became a positive experience for both reviewer and reviewed. Preparation of reviewers and a process for changing nominated reviewers were recommended. (SK)

Uses recent developments in teacher accreditation in the United Kingdom as a case study through which to consider the implications for evaluating teaching and the changing professional identity of academics. (EV)

Examination of methods of assessing teaching practica resulted in the following recommendations for other work-based learning programs: (1) identify whether the purpose is technical competence, professional artistry, or both; (2) determine the objectives for work placements; (3) identify the roles of academic and industry staff; and (4) determine…

In 1998, when "Teachers--meeting the challenge of change" was published by the English Department for Education and Skills (DfES), one of the most fundamental reforms of the teaching profession was initiated--performance management. In 2005, all schools became subject to "Light Touch Validation" of their performance management…

A total of 278 children at Time 1 (144 male and 134 female) from School Years 1 and 2 in the United Kingdom serve as participants. The children complete self-rated scales of school adjustment, and their teachers complete the Teacher Rating Scale of School Adjustment (TRSSA) twice across a 1-year period. At Time 1, children's performance on…

"Performance management" is a term that refers loosely to a way of managing large organizations and systems. It requires the identification of clear and measurable targets and the translation of those targets into targets for the members of the organization. Audits and performance indicators then become essential parts of the appraisal…

The United Kingdom uses many different models of teacher self-evaluation. This paper identifies three grammars of self- assessment, highlighting the "Business Excellence Model" currently being implemented, which is characterized by creative grammar. The value of this self-assessment model and its impact on teacher professionalism are…

Addresses the changes in higher education in the United Kingdom focusing on four specific topics: (1) organizational changes; (2) increases in student numbers; (3) financial changes; and (4) new approaches to assessing the quality of teaching. Attempts to indicate the effects of these various changes on the teaching of psychology. (CMK)

Reviews the government's progress in introducing a formal, systematic, and compulsory system of teacher appraisal across England and Wales, using comparisons with civil service, business, and commerce appraisal techniques. Describes national government-initiated pilot appraisal schemes, concluding with a discussion of implications for developing a…

Explores the tentative beginning of staff appraisals undertaken by institutions of higher education. Reports on the development of approaches to staff appraisal in two departments concerned with teacher education. (MLF)

This article is an account of my search for professional identity as a new university lecturer through the use of the peer observation of teaching (POT) techniques. Through a synthesis of selected theoretical literature, associated critical reflection, and my own experiences of professional development through POT, the paper presents a conceptual…

This study chronicles a 2-year school wide portfolio initiative in a British elementary school, teacher resistance to the initiative, and factors that contributed to acceptance of the portfolio initiative. Critical components to teacher engagement in this context included teacher ownership of the process and product, a child-centred focus to the…

The relationship between teacher appraisal and educational research in the United Kingdom is illustrated by the personal and professional experiences of an educator. An autobiographical analysis of this relationship, in light of M. Foucault's analysis of the relationship between power and knowledge, is presented. A clear relationship between…

Notes the growing interest in analyzing academic expertise in British higher education, defining key terms; discussing purposes and approaches (central government, universities, academic staff, and external influences); examining difficulties in undertaking analysis (e.g., diversity and being definitive about academic activity); and discussing the…