Analysis of responses from 536 teachers revealed that teachers' background and professional attitudes were related to their views toward six specific types of evaluation. Multifaceted approaches may be required in order to realize consensus regarding teacher evaluation. (MLF)

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)

Discusses, from a dean's perspective, the criteria for evaluating the creative activities of teacher-artists, particularly those in the theatre arts. (PD)

James Popham defended his behavioral objectives approach to educational planning and evaluation in a recent paper, but the author of this article attempted to illustrate that Popham's reasons for rejecting existing criticisms of behavioral goals are invalid. (Author/RK)

An educational experiment demonstrates that observer bias is a educational experiment demonstrates that observer bias is a factor in the evaluation of teaching. Argues that the function of a creative administrator is not to evaluate teachers for merit increments, but to foster a climate in which communication is possible between teacher and child,…

Article provides a list of recommendations for students interested in evaluating their teachers as a means of improving their instructional interaction and educational environment. (RK)

Two brief articles suggest sound evaluation procedures, one for administrators and the other for teachers. Both stress clearly stated, objective evaluation criteria. (JM)

Argues that those in charge of teacher evaluation should recognize research as a basis for structuring their observation and appraisal activities. (FL)

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)

Preservice teaching performance should be judged in the same way as in-service teaching performance--by public evaluation, not by such measures as competencies and skills performed. (MM)

The study investigates two variables that are likely to affect teacher efforts to control students: student motivation and the principal's commitment to the control of students. Results support the argument that the values of colleagues can affect a teacher's efforts to control students and his commitment to the unilateral control of students. (RC)

Argues that when declining enrollment necessitates a reduction in teaching staff, nontenured teachers should not always be the ones fired. Presents evaluation criteria for administrators to use in deciding which teachers to fire. (JG)

Survey responses from 60 percent of a sample of 550 teachers were used to profile the effective vocational agriculture teacher by identifying distinguishing behaviors and characteristics using selected teacher effectiveness criteria. The profile contained 31 behavior items from 5 teacher performance areas and 12 demographic variables. (JOW)

Teacher evaluation will have a significant effect on most of the changes affecting education in the coming decade. The articles that follow piece together legal decisions and apply them to the various components of teacher evaluation. (MLF)

Teacher evaluation should consider the curriculum element; that is, teachers should be evaluated in terms of making clear what content they want students to learn and at what level of function they want the content handled. Guidelines are suggested for conducting the evaluation and for evaluating the evaluation process. (SM)