Self-grading by students is discussed. (DB)

The author believes that since the grading systems presently employed are meaningless, a combination of student self-evaluation plus teacher scrutinization plus teacher-parent-student conferences could be the formula for the future. (RY)

The portfolio approach to self-evaluation is possible with limited staff time or funds. Evaluators collect a variety of documents and records that describe the goals, perceptions and values involved in the program. The portfolio items should represent key issues and precipitate useful discussions. (GDC)

The authors propose a Caseload Profile to facilitate self-assessment and objective review of the vocational rehabilitation counselor's own performance. (SBH)

A system allowing students to evaluate themselves is presented. Students set the criteria, determine the rating scale, and rate themselves for each item on the criteria list using the scale. (JMF)

Describes a personalized reading self-study in which a teacher reads selected articles, maintains profiles on rate and comprehension for each, and then describes the reading and makes recommendations for further development based on cumulative profiles. (FL)

The literature on evaluation of the quality of instructors' teaching suggests that the techniques of that evaluation can be grouped in four categories: (1) student opinion, (2) opinion of colleagues, (3) the instructor's opinion of himself, and (4) evidence of professional improvement. Although there is opposition from certain sides, evaluation of…

One phase of program evaluation in vocational education may be thought of as an appraisal of the operational procedures and the resources available. If program improvement is accepted as one area of evaluation, then more attention should be given by local vocational personnel to setting objectives, identifying evidence of attainment, and inferring…

This document contains papers from a variety of sources related to the topic of teacher evaluation. Following a brief introduction, chapter two provides a definition of evaluation. Chapter three outlines some current problems in appraisal and suggests a new approach. Chapter four contains four models of appraisal procedure: classroom observations,…

Describes the inadequacies of the present grading system and offers a new model, based upon intrinsic rather than extrinsic evaluation. Attempts to root this intrinsic evaluation system in a standard which is more clearcut than the letter-grade model and therefore less subject to grade inflation. (Editor/RK)