EVALUATION OF TEACHERS

Level 1: Above Expectations

Level 2: Satisfactory

Level 3: Below Expectations

Name of Teacher

Appearance, Manner & Personality

1 / 2 / 3 / Remarks
Appearance
Sets example in appearance
Speaks articulately
Manner
Appears to be a good role model for the children?
Does not shout or raise voice
Shows the following:
Calmness
Enthusiasm
Warmth
Fairness
Positive attitude
Controlled sense of humour
Dedication
Openness
Patience
Shows respect for child
Shows love for the child
Shows humility
Moves about the room unobtrusively
Is aware of the class as a whole
Personality
Seems balanced
Has self-control
Is not autocratic

Appearance, manner & personality [cont/d]

Comments on appearance, manner and personality:

Suggestions for appearance, manner and personality:

GENERAL RELATIONSHIP WITH CHILDREN

(Please note incidents of the following) / 1 / 2 / 3 / Remarks
Encourages independent activity
Protects children who are concentrating
Encourages children to make choices
Responds to each child individually
Stands back when required
Listens sensitively to the children
Does not interfere with children unnecessarily
Manages challenging situations
Changes approach according to children's needs
Does not correct accidental errors
Does not over praise
Does not give negative criticism
Does not talk about or over the children
Abides by the same rules as children
Helps the children to be emotionally independent
Does not seek to 'mother' children
Is firm but positive when dealing with the un-normalised child
Deals firmly but positively with anti-social behaviour
Observes children in some tangible form during the day
Able to oversee the well being of class

Comments on general relationship with children:


General relationship with children [cont/d]

Suggestions for general relationship with children:

TEAMWORK

1 / 2 / 3 / Remarks
Was the teacher aware of other colleagues?
Was she able to communicate with them directly and indirectly?
Was she aware of her particular role in relation to her colleagues?
Is there a feel of unity amongst the staff working together within the class?

Comments on teamwork:

Suggestions for teamwork:

RELATIONSHIP WITH THE PARENTS

Does the teacher make daily contact with the parents/carers of the child?

Does the teacher seem to have a professional relationship with the parents/carers?

Is the teacher approachable?

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Appendix 8, Version: October 2005