What is teacher self-evaluation? Why is it important? The authors of this book address these questions by describing common strategies used in teacher self-evaluation and providing numerous examples of simple self-evaluation procedures to help teachers learn about their teaching beliefs, knowledge, practices and effectiveness. They conclude with suggestions for beginning the self-evaluation process.
Synopsis
What is teacher self-evaluation? Why is it important? The authors of this book address these questions by describing common strategies used in teacher self-evaluation and providing numerous examples of simple self-evaluation procedures to help teachers learn about their teaching beliefs, knowledge, practices and effectiveness. They conclude with suggestions for beginning the self-evaluation process.
About the Author, Peter W. Airasian
Arlen R. Gullickson is director of The Evaluation Center and professor of education at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Since 1998, he has served as chair of the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation. His and the Center's work focuses on improving the theory and practice of evaluation. His writing includes books, chapters, and articles on evaluation. Much of his writing has focused on teacher preparation and practices for evaluation of students and on improving teachers' assessment practices. He directs an annual national institute on evaluation.
