One way of determining the effectiveness of teacher education programs is to have evaluations of program graduates made by the principals employing them. Such an evaluation in Texas found that teacher education graduates received evaluations while they were practice teachers that differed from those they received as employed teachers. (Author/MLF)

Teacher self-assessment programs have become increasingly popular with the advent of ideas concerning behavior modification. Several teacher self-assessment studies are reviewed, and guidelines are provided for the development of self-assessment techniques. (JN)

Suggests that behind problems in public school science education lies the failure of effective supervision and administration. National Science Foundation documentation is used to substantiate this claim. The Connecticut plan, a state-mandated teacher evaluation plan, is described as a successfull attempt that has revitalized science teaching. (CS)

Offers categories, such as management of class time and use of practice and play, which can be used in observing the instructional performance of physical education teachers. A rating form is included. (SJL)

Provides recommendations that may be useful to administrators and directors of programs that require more and more truly exceptional skills and experiences on the part of instructors and trip leaders if the programs are to be conducted safely and effectively. (Author/IRT)

Completed projects, student essays, and teaching assignments provide valuable information about teaching performance. (Author/MLF)

Reviews research findings of the observer effect on student and teacher behavior and its implications for administrators. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the possibilities and limitations of a procedure devised at the University of Marburg for objectively evaluating foreign language class instruction. Ten criteria used in observing are explained in detail. By means of an example, procedure is demonstrated for observing a 45-minute class period. (IFS/WGA)

Examines the differences in summative and formative evaluation of college teaching, and suggests a new model for peer review of teaching that uses colleagues from other campuses (external review) for summative evaluation. Argues that traditional student evaluation and on-campus peer evaluation (internal review) discourage innovations in teaching…

The only valid reason for supervising and evaluating teachers is to improve instruction. Boards of education can improve teaching and learning in schools by setting up a teacher evaluation system, letting administrators do their jobs, and giving backup with funding. (MLF)

Staff developers can facilitate school improvement by helping administrators make more accurate employee performance appraisals. The article identifies seven common causes of rater errors, several ways to reduce the errors, and actions staff developers can take to help administrators recognize and reduce their potential for making errors when…

Teachers can use professional development portfolios to facilitate learning and improve classroom practice. The article offers a history and description of professional development portfolios, sharing how teachers have used them and examining the influence of professional development portfolios on teachers as learners. Implications for staff…

A model focuses on three levels of observable behaviors that are essential for teachers to demonstrate in small-group learning situations: (1) teacher and student questioning; (2) teacher and student interaction; and (3) teacher monitoring. Five figures are provided for recording observations. (18 references) (MLF)

When performance problems arise with a tenured teacher, the principal has the following obligations: (1) determine the extent and cause of the problems; (2) devise a remediation strategy; (3) respect the teacher's due process rights; and (4) maintain written documentation. (MLF)

Describes several ways for child care center directors to approach staff evaluations. Discusses factors that contribute to the difficulty of this task and offers several models and guidelines developed by researchers for selecting good evaluation systems. Emphasizes the importance of a positive and supportive relationship between the director and…