Recently, a model was developed for use in gathering data and making evaluations in a systematic manner. The purpose of this study was to adapt the model for evaluation of the graduates of the teacher preparation program of Tennessee Technological University. A sample of 59 graduates of the teacher preparation program of the university, who were…

This is the second report on a continuing study evaluating graduates of teacher preparation programs. This report presents the findings of the second year of the application of the Tennessee Technological University Teacher Evaluation Model. The report begins with an introduction and information on the procedures used. Chapters two, three, and…

In 1973-74 Tennessee Technological University developed and implemented a Teacher Evaluation Model for systematic data gathering and evaluating its programs in teacher education. This report presents the findings of the third year of the application of the model. The purposes of this study are: (1) to provide information for faculty and…

A report is given of the results of the 13th evaluation study of graduates from Tennessee Technological University College of Education. The specific objective for the use of this longitudinal model was the evaluation and subsequent modification and improvement of the teacher education programs. The sample size by year of graduation was: 1983--16,…

This report presents the findings of the eighth year of the application of the Tennessee Technological University Teacher Evaluation Model. Designed by the university to evaluate its teacher education program, the basic instrumentation has been mail surveys, interviews, and classroom observations. The information gathered on working graduates is…

The problem of the evaluation of graduates of teacher education programs has been a concern of institutions of higher learning for years. In order to meet the standards set by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and to gather sufficient information for curriculum development and improvement, the Tennessee Technological…

This study summarizes and compares the first year graduates of the bachelor's level teacher preparation programs of Tennessee Technological University (TTU) for the past 15 years. The purpose of the study was to: (1) evaluate the objectives of the teacher education programs of TTU; (2) provide information for the faculty and administrators to help…

A model for systematic data gathering and evaluation of programs in teacher education at Tennessee Technological University was developed in 1973. The objective was the evaluation and subsequent modification and improvement of the programs. During the eleventh year of the project, three groups of graduates (1981-83) who had completed either the…

Consistency of teacher behavior across time was measured by selected instruments for 34 female teachers of grades one-six who were graduates of the same institution. Indicated teachers who were followed for four years were rated consistently by principals, students, and independent observers. (MH)

A study tested the hypothesis that elementary school teachers who were less authoritarian in their beliefs were more effective in the classroom. The independent variable was the California F-scale score of the 142 subjects (all education graduates of Tennessee Technological University), while dependent variables were measures of classroom…

Followup studies of graduates of the Tennessee Technological University have been conducted and reported since 1973. This report presents the findings of the seventh year of the project. The first chapter contains an overview of the total operation and a summary of the major purposes of the project. Chapter two contains a presentation and analysis…

In 1973, Tennessee Technological University developed and implemented a model for systematic data gathering and for evaluating its teacher education programs. During the twelfth year (1984-85) of the operation of the project, three distinct groups of graduates who had completed either the bachelor or master's degree program were studied. The basic…

An eight-year program of evaluation of students and graduates of the teacher education school at Tennessee Technological University is described. This evaluation project culminated in an intensive longitudinal study of graduates since 1973. The purpose of the study was to provide information for faculty and administrators of teacher education…

During 1987-87 through 1988-89, longitudinal follow-up studies were conducted of the graduates of the teacher education programs at Tennessee Technological University. The sample consisted of 60 first-year teachers who had completed their bachelor's degrees. During 1986-87 the Classroom Observation Keyed for Effectiveness Research was utilized as…

Examining the relationship of teachers' human relations skills to certain personal characteristics, classroom observations by independent observors, and ratings by supervisors and students, this study indicated certain positive relationships, suggesting more emphasis be placed on facilitative response and less on discriminatory activities in…