Appraisers' views of teacher appraisal

Abstract

This study is based on interviews with 41 appraisers which explored their views and experiences regarding teacher appraisal. The findings of the study were that the appraisers generally felt that teacher appraisal had been of value to both the appraisee and the appraiser. A number of shortcomings and critical comments were also made, particularly regarding the time-consuming nature of the appraisal process and the need for appraisers to develop more expertise in the conduct of classroom observation. © 1997, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.