The accountable evaluation for improvement procedure permits the evaluation and improvement of teaching by professional constructive alternatives. The teacher and his class are taped via portable television cameras. The tape is reviewed by the teacher, a subject or grade matter colleague of his choice, and the principal at a time convenient to…

Student appraisal of faculty instructional competencies is commonplace. Although several logics account for sponsorship of student evaluation schemes, the ultimate product of student evaluation ought to be improved instruction. The purpose of this paper is to investigate relationships between student evaluating and better teaching. A mandatory…

This paper discusses the importance of criteria in the evaluation of a teacher by his students and proposes a method of representing the results of the questionnaire in the form of one weighted average. The following points, emphasized in the construction of the questionnaire, are elaborated: a) the characteristics of a good teacher; b) the…

This is the fourth report of the Commission on Public School Personnel Policies in Ohio to educators and the general public. The report is based on a survey of school superintendents, principals, teachers, and personnel directors in over 50 districts throughout the state. The report focuses on the need for teacher evaluation and the actions…

In this speech, the ingredients of an effective teacher appraisal system are discussed. The author identifies these ingredients as (1) staff involvement; (2) employment of a good management system; (3) setting clear school goals; (4) effective communication at all levels; and (5) sufficient commitment of time, money, and human understanding. (JF)

At least 250,000 elementary teachers in this country are unhappy about teaching. They are tired, weary, or let down about their jobs. Article described some ways that teachers can experience a deliberate retooling and again find teaching exciting and fulfilling. (Author/RK)

After examining the teacher evaluation, student feedback, and teacher self-assessment models used for instructional improvement, the author concludes that it is logical that teachers should assume more responsibility for learning how to help themselves and that the self-assessment model is rewarding and worthwhile. (Author/IRT)

The incompetence of a few teachers can destroy the efforts of many excellent teachers. Principals need to know how to evaluate teachers effectively and act on their evaluations. The rationalizations typically used to justify failures to dismiss incompetent teachers will not stand up to scrutiny. (PGD)

Peer evaluation has great potential as a method of improving classroom instruction and enhancing the self-esteem and professional growth of teachers. The peer evaluation format would be more formative than summative and might include team teaching, videotaping, and reflective teaching--a carefully structured method of peer teaching. (JHZ)

The Flanders Interaction Analysis instrument is an alternative evaluation method. The author presents modifications adapting it for use in evaluating special education teachers. (MD)

An instrument to be used by students in evaluating faculty was developed with the major focus being 5 conceptualized interpretations of scales (factors) culled from other research on faculty evaluation (evaluation, presentation, preparation, personality, intellect). This instrument can provide information to instructors for the improvement of…

Describes two objectives of a longitudinal study of teacher-pupil behaviors concerning improvement of the quality of teaching and student achievement.'' (Author)