Teacher Evaluation in Arizona [microform] / Sam F. McClanahan and Jerry D. Petersen.
The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions held by teachers, principals (and other evaluators), and superintendents regarding current practices in teacher performance evaluation. A second purpose was to collect demographic data relating to current teacher evaluation practices. Two su...
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| Summary: | The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions held by teachers, principals (and other evaluators), and superintendents regarding current practices in teacher performance evaluation. A second purpose was to collect demographic data relating to current teacher evaluation practices. Two survey instruments were used to collect data. One measured demographics and the second consisted of a series of statements requiring the respondents to indicate their perceptions related to teacher evaluation on a 5-point Likert scale. Instruments were returned by 1,648 teachers and 131 administrators. The two groups were essentially in agreement that: (1) in their schools, evaluators have been adequately trained; (2) evaluation serves to improve instruction; (3) more state-level control of the evaluation system is undesirable; and (4) no technical assistance is needed to improve the evaluation system in their district. Differing perceptions were identified on some issues: administrators were more convinced than teachers that (1) district-level guidelines and state statutes were being followed; (2) improvement in the evaluation system is needed; (3) more teacher input in the system is needed; and (4) there should be district control and autonomy over the evaluation system. A case study is presented of one K-12 school district. Charts illustrating the survey results are appended as well as copies of the two instruments used in the survey. (JD) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Note: Pages 28-32 are printed on colored paper. ERIC Document Number: ED279640. |
| Physical Description: | 32 p. |
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