Teacher Evaluation for Better Learning
Lynn K. Bradshaw, EdD, Professor; Allan A. Glatthorn, EdD, Distinguished Professor, East Carolina University

 · Guide to improved teacher evaluation
 · All steps in process including teacher self-evaluation.

Teacher evaluation is one of the most sensitive responsibilities of school administrators today – and one of the most effective ways to improve teacher performance and student learning.

This is a step–by–step guide to the evaluation process and its productive applications. Based on in-depth research and illustrated by case-history examples of teacher evaluation and improvement.

Teacher evaluation skills are examined in detail—including teacher self–evaluations.

Contents (Condensed)

 ·  Understanding the Context for Learning–Centered Teacher Evaluation:
Current Practice in Teacher Evaluation, Tightening the Connections for Better Teaching and Learning
 ·  Building the Knowledge Base for Learning Centered Teacher Evaluation: Understanding the Research on Learning, Understanding the Research on Teaching
 · Getting Started: Preparing to Improve Teacher Evaluation Process in Your District, Making Organizational Decisions
 ·  Mastering Specific Evaluation Skills:
Helping Teachers Set Goals and Develop a Plan for Growth, Using Classroom Observations, Using Student Input: Achievement and Opinion, Using Parent Output, Evaluating Work Examples, Encouraging Teacher Self–Assessment, Holding an Evaluation Conference, Helping Teachers Develop Portfolios, Using Technology to Support Learning-Centered Teacher Evaluation
 · Implementing the Evaluation System:
Training Teachers and Evaluators, Evaluating and Fine–Tuning the Evaluation System, Putting It All Together  ·  Index

1–885432-07–0, 2001, 272 pages, 6x9, laminated hardcover, $29.95

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