Why do we need teachers to be assessed?
The main goal of teacher assessment is to improve the quality of teachers. The effect of this will be better instruction for students which is the ultimate purpose of education. Also, by improving the instruction of individual teachers it automatically has a positive effect on school improvement. Here are 6 purposes taken from the SSTA Research Centre Report of teacher evaluation:
l. It should strive to improve instruction by fostering self-development and peer assistance.
2. Staff development activities can be rated and identified.
3. The selection process can be validated.
4. A well-designed, properly functioning teacher evaluation process provides a major communication link between the school system and teachers.
5. Personnel decisions such as retention, transfer, tenure, promotion, demotion, and dismissal can be enhanced through an effective evaluation process.
6. Teacher evaluation is capable of protecting students from incompetent teachers by bringing structured assistance to marginal teachers. Since there are no clear-cut standards for judging incompetence, multiple indicators must be utilized to identify marginal teachers. When found, marginal teachers should be required to enter an intensive assistance program.
l. It should strive to improve instruction by fostering self-development and peer assistance.
2. Staff development activities can be rated and identified.
3. The selection process can be validated.
4. A well-designed, properly functioning teacher evaluation process provides a major communication link between the school system and teachers.
5. Personnel decisions such as retention, transfer, tenure, promotion, demotion, and dismissal can be enhanced through an effective evaluation process.
6. Teacher evaluation is capable of protecting students from incompetent teachers by bringing structured assistance to marginal teachers. Since there are no clear-cut standards for judging incompetence, multiple indicators must be utilized to identify marginal teachers. When found, marginal teachers should be required to enter an intensive assistance program.
Without assessing teachers they would not feel accountable for the huge task of educating children. With effective evaluations, not only are teachers held accountable but they also get a chance to improve upon their skills in order to give their students the best education they can receive.