Explores some of the undesirable consequences of assuming that teacher competence can be judged in terms of pupil-teacher interaction. (JES)

Describes components of the Administrator Performance Evaluation and Teacher Performance Evaluation (APE/TPE) system and delineates the functions and responsibilities of the subcommittees necessary for carrying out the program. (JD)

Staff evaluation is a high-interest area for all members of the school community. Since there is no definitive research that lights the way to a "perfect" evaluation system, the development of a plan falls upon the local school administrator's shoulders. Guidelines and a checklist may provide some assistance in this endeavor. (Editor/RK)

This chapter examines the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices that characterize the most effective contemporary approaches to the evaluation of faculty teaching performance. (EV)

Recent literature emphasizing the relationship of content knowledge to teaching performance has provided an inducement for some evaluators to use formal tests to assess teachers' understanding of subject matter. This study, conducted at a laboratory school connected with the University of Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), examines the relationship…

Author explored certain aspects of the professional model that do not frequently appear in the literature and suggested that teachers review the very basic question of the desirability of becoming a professional. (Author/RK)

The development of a rationale and of a tentative set of guidelines for evaluating community junior college instruction is the focus of this report. Initially discussed is the range of purposes for which instructor evaluation might be undertaken, including promotion, tenure, and improvement of instruction. The choice of evaluators is then…

Effective methods for evaluating the first-year, the third-year, the fifth-year, the teacher with 10 or more years experience, and the teacher with a master's degree are outlined. Each area is described in terms of the uniqueness and the problems or advantages it represents for the evaluator. Points discussed include setting objectives, evaluation…

This document contains brief abstracts of 13 different teacher evaluation systems; each includes a description of the system and its purpose, an outline of criteria, and an explanation of how it works and where to get further information. It is intended as an aid to teachers and teacher associations in assessing the appropriateness of a variety of…

This document contains papers from a variety of sources related to the topic of teacher evaluation. Following a brief introduction, chapter two provides a definition of evaluation. Chapter three outlines some current problems in appraisal and suggests a new approach. Chapter four contains four models of appraisal procedure: classroom observations,…

The 47 documents in this annotated bibliography consider the problems of measuring staff effectiveness; examine methods, approaches, and evaluation practices; and describe some current programs. The following information is presented for each document: personal or institutional author, title, place of publication, publisher, publication date,…

NJEA continues to offer leadership in the area of professional evaluation by presenting guidelines for action to its affiliates. Also lists 33 specific guidelines for local teacher evaluation procedures. (Editor/RK)

An examination of teacher performance appraisal methods revealed some problems and abuses. Effective evaluation schemes were built upon observation usually mutually agreed, objective criteria for classroom observation, mutual goal seeting, self-appraisal, and support in the form of inservice training and available resources. (JD)

Focuses on the annual faculty review by the department head. Suggests how this procedure can become more meaningful and includes a Performance Standards form. (PD)