This mixed-methods study examined the perceptions of 1,274 Michigan teachers and 474 administrators on the teacher evaluation process and teacher wellbeing. A stratified convenience sample of public school educators from Michigan's 56 Intermediate School Districts were surveyed using a researcher-constructed survey tool that included categorical…

Most critical activities in colleges and universities are driven by financial considerations. It is thus important that revenues are found to support these activities or ways identified to streamline costs. One way to cut cost is to improve the efficiency of schools to address the issue of poor quality. In this paper, the cost of poor quality in…

For students, quality teaching means the difference between a bright or potentially dim future. School principals face several challenges that work against recommending contract non-renewal for incompetent teachers. This study investigates the reasons that school principals recommend contract non-renewal of probationary teachers. Targeted…

Nigerian secondary schools are under pressure to make their impact on society through the development of values that promote civic responsibility (Iyamu and Otote, 2003). Nwankwo (2000) posits that human attitude is the greatest dimension of any national development issue. Education is one of the active media for influencing this attitude. The…

This investigation using Grounded Theory focuses on developing, designing and testing out an evaluation method used as a framework for this study. This framework evolved into the instrument entitled, "Classroom Teacher's Performance Based Evaluation Form (CTPBEF)". This study shows the processes and procedures used in CTPBEF's…

The teacher education literature is replete with recommendations regarding the preparation of new teachers who are equipped to face the complexities and instructional demands of their first year of teaching. Recently, teacher education programs have begun to use online assessment products to provide evidence that their teacher candidates' can…

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)

Focuses upon general improvement of classroom instruction, advocating a more personal and analytical supervisory approach. Advocates a change from the present supervisory practices of fear and distrust, in which power stifles creativity and innovative thought, to that of consultation and collaboration based on social management principles of…

Interviews with 25 primary and 21 intermediate teachers, all with at least 5 years experience, reveal teachers' perceptions of teacher evaluation and their willingness to participate in teacher evaluation. Results serve as a basis for illuminating particular teacher evaluation practices with an eye toward improvement of teaching. (Author/NEC)

Article examined the methodological procedures that will yield sufficient knowledge about the characteristics of successful classroom teachers. (Author/RK)

The present paper focuses on meaningful, task-related colleague interaction as a vehicle for improving the performance capabilities of teachers. (Author)

Article presented the views of academicians who responded to the widespread attitude that educators are not "in the arena" and cannot therefore demonstrate their success. (Editor/RK)

Author encourages principals to tolerate various teaching styles and related philosophies which include practices, behavior and activities differing from theirs. (GB)

The most essential criterion in student motivation which should receive primary emphasis is the behavior of the teacher. (Author)