The necessity of incorporating both theory and practice in translation an interpretation pedagogy has always been emphasized by trainers at translation and interpretation departments. Situated learning activities, as most scholars agree, are environments where students can achieve deep learning by putting theory into practice. The view presented…

Discusses teacher tenure through the following elements: common school tenure and university tenure, tenure and due process, teacher evaluation, rights of the teacher, due process for the probationary teacher, tenureless systems, and changes in tenure systems. (CT)

The authors discuss criteria for evaluating teachers' classroom performance and especially innovative performance. They also suggest a model structure for teacher evaluation. (CH)

This article explores three issues (parental involvement in the schools, teacher evaluation, and corporal punishment) through a comparison of the 1840 Concord, Massachusetts school system with the present-day system. (CT)

Reviews current teacher evaluation practices with particular focus on the use of observation. Argues that direct observation is an inadequate evaluation technique because it assumes that stability and consistency are necessary for effective teaching. Presents data showing that flexibility is a more accurate characterization of elementary level…

In this article, I draw several lessons learned about how to assess student, classroom, and teacher effects, with a specific focus on performance-based teacher evaluations. One lesson is that hierarchical linear modeling techniques are helpful in sorting out the magnitude of impacts at these three different levels of the education system. The…

Discusses goals, results, and effects of the Texas Examination of Current Administrators and Teachers (TECAT). The test may have damaged public esteem for teachers because stories of teacher incompetence and trepidation appeared alongside easy test examples. (PS)

Proposition 74 on the Nov. 8, 2005 ballot would change employment terms for certificated school employees, such as teachers, school librarians, counselors, nurses, and instructional specialists. Because the largest population affected is teachers, most discussions of the ballot measure--also known as the teacher tenure or Put Kids First…

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)

The criteria and procedures followed by this association in awarding its Charles J. Goodwin Award of Merit to a professional member for work in the classics are described. The history and objectives of the association are also summarized. (PMJ)

Summarizes discussions concerning six distinct issues of English teacher preparation, which were first delineated by the National Council of Teachers of English. Notes three additional issues that merit English teacher educators' careful attention: professional image, special preparation to serve "new" clienteles, and external control of the…

In December of 1986, the Texas State Teachers Association commissioned Educational Evaluation Services, Inc., to conduct a descriptive research study on the appraisal process and mastery learning among teachers in Texas. Data were gathered in each of five representative school districts in five areas: (1) Dallas-Fort Worth; (2) West Texas; (3) San…

Teacher-made tests are an important tool in formative and summative evaluation of learning. This evaluation instrument is designed to aid teachers as they work with tests in the classroom. Questions are included regarding planning, construction, administration, scoring, analysis, and use of test results. (Author)

Phi Delta Kappa's Teacher Appraisal For Improvement Workshop (TAFI) was examined relative to its effectiveness in changing the attitudes of teachers, administrators, and others toward teacher evaluation. A sample of 315 respondents (mostly administrators), from 13 workshops conducted by two leaders, was given a pre workshop and a post workshop…

Information regarding tests and requirements at entrance into teacher education programs, at initial certification, and as a teacher are presented on a state-by-state basis. (Author/MT)