Teacher supervision is suffering from a legacy of being affiliated with an outmoded integration of science and technology. Dialectical supervision, which emphasizes empowering teachers with ways of knowing that involve continually confronting themselves and searching for more responsive and less dominant educative practices, is proposed as an…

The author studies various research methodologies regarding teacher effectiveness and summarizes his findings concerning classroom organization, didactic teaching, and classroom management. The findings of individual studies are listed. (CT)

Observes the increasing use of class test scores for rating teachers and reviews arguments against this practice. Cites research pointing to a variety of influences on standardized test scores other than teacher performance. Concludes that teacher evaluation must incorporate a variety of measures. (KH)

Developing a pay-for-performance plan is deceptively difficult because pay is one-dimensional while human behavior is multidimensional. In designing a plan, it is necessary to define precisely the aspects of peformance to be evaluated, set acceptable performance levels and fair standards, and ensure that evaluation is impartial. (Author/GC)

The article examines a competency-based objectives system for evaluating the student teaching experience for majors in speech-language pathology and audiology programs. It is composed of 89 competencies which cover the broad range of knowledge, skill, and value objectives that a student is likely to experience during student teaching. (Author/SW)

Raises for consideration a number of critical questions concerning the value of peer evaluation of teaching effectiveness, methods of conducting peer evaluations, and their proper use in personnel decisions. Blind acceptance of peer evaluations should be challenged by university faculty, particularly by instructors still subject to decisions on…

Categorizes the typical, expected, or stereotypical attributes of "slow learner,""average," and "gifted" journalism faculty advisers. (RL)

A series of analyses on college students' assessments of their teachers and courses is continued in this review, with focus on the circumstances of rating (i.e., anonymity of student raters, purposes of ratings, presence of instructor during rating, timing, rating format, sampling). Issues of bias and comparability are also discussed. (LBH)

This paper presents an outline of questions intended to help teachers analyze their classroom behavior management methods and styles. The questions focus on ways in which teachers can prevent negative behaviors, keep students on task, deal with developing behavior problems, and practice effective classroom management. (PB)

This research study follows up on previous investigations of the ongoing curriculum reform in China and its repercussions (actual and potential) on the effectiveness of the teacher evaluation process there (Liu & Teddlie, 2004, 2005). With the full implementation of the new curriculum reform throughout the country, teacher evaluation is…

Designed for policymakers and programs planners involved with the topic of teacher testing, this publication outlines issues involved in teacher testing and describes state-level activities in this area. A question-and-answer section provides general information on major types of teacher tests, prevalence of teacher tests, problems addressed by…

Research was reviewed that addressed the question: Is type of teacher education related to student performance? Major findings were: (1) teachers with master's degrees were rated as more effective by supervisors and had higher levels of student achievement than teachers with bachelor's degrees; (2) supervisors rated college of education graduates…

Factors that influence the design of state teacher policies and the impact of these policies on issues of coordination, equity, and teacher supply are examined. The structure and operation of policies in effect in four states--California, Colorado, Georgia, and Oklahoma--are described, and the factors that influence the design of these state…

In response to an increasing demand for faculty evaluation, focus is on elements of a successful evaluation program. It is suggested that faculty must be consulted in order to arrive at a mutually agreed upon structure, incorporating such areas as which sources should provide the information or data on which the evaluation will be based. Another…

Contains five short discussions on the following topics: (1) using precision journalism techniques, (2) coping with teacher evaluation, (3) a program in which journalism students help produce a Sunday newspaper edition, (4) a course in international mass communications, and (5) professional journalists' opinions of the content of master's…