ERIC Number: ED279640
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1987
Pages: 32
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Teacher Evaluation in Arizona.
McClanahan, Sam F.; Petersen, Jerry D.
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)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Northern Arizona Univ., Flagstaff.
Identifiers - Location: Arizona
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