Teacher evaluation form

Conduct evaluations at multiple points throughout the academic year rather than only at the end. Mid-semester evaluations allow teachers to make adjustments while courses are still in progress. Consider scheduling formal evaluations after major teaching units when both teachers and evaluators have substantial material to reflect upon. This timing maximizes the developmental impact of the feedback.

Connect evaluation results directly to professional development opportunities. Schedule follow-up meetings to discuss specific areas identified in the evaluation and collaboratively create an improvement plan. Provide resources, mentorship, and coaching aligned with identified needs. Remember to acknowledge progress and celebrate improvements to reinforce positive changes in teaching practice.

Address the issue through targeted support rather than general criticism. Identify precisely what aspect of teaching needs improvement and provide specific examples from the evaluation. Arrange for the teacher to observe colleagues who excel in that area, provide relevant professional development resources, and schedule regular check-ins to monitor progress and provide encouragement.

Customize the form by adjusting the language to reflect subject-specific teaching practices. For example, science teachers might need evaluation on laboratory instruction, while language arts teachers might need assessment on facilitating discussions. Keep the main categories intact but modify specific questions to address the unique teaching contexts and pedagogical approaches for different subjects and developmental levels.