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Your First Evaluation
Be Prepared for That First Evaluation
One of the first things that you should find out is who the evaluator will be. More than likely it will be the building principal or vice principal.
Once you know who the evaluator will be, set up an appointment to talk to her/him regarding the procedures and what expectations she/he will have in regard to performance.
After talking with the evaluator, ask other employees who have had the same evaluator what to expect. Ask to see their lesson plans and other documents that might be helpful.
Prior to your first observation, ask another employee to come in and watch you teach and ask if you can do the same in one of his or her classes.
Once you know who the evaluator will be, set up an appointment to talk to her/him regarding the procedures and what expectations she/he will have in regard to performance.
After talking with the evaluator, ask other employees who have had the same evaluator what to expect. Ask to see their lesson plans and other documents that might be helpful.
Prior to your first observation, ask another employee to come in and watch you teach and ask if you can do the same in one of his or her classes.
Choose a Class That Will Highlight Your Strengths
Once you feel you are ready, choose a class and a lesson that you believe will highlight your strengths. Invite the evaluator to observe that particular class and lesson. Provide a copy of the lesson plan to the evaluator.
If possible, have a pre-observation conference with the evaluator. Discuss any difficult students that are in the class and how you intend to handle them. Have the evaluator explain how he/she interprets the evaluative criteria and indicators.
During the observation itself, try as much as possible to act as though the evaluator is not in the room. Follow the lesson plan, but do not hesitate to stop what you are doing to handle a problem situation. Take note of time.
When the observation report had been written and a copy provided to you, review it carefully. Take note of nay and all negative comments and/or suggestions for improvement.
Discuss the observation report with the evaluator, making sure that you obtain clarification of any negative comments and suggestions for improvement.
Ask for specific guidelines as to what was done wrong and how it should have been done. Ask the evaluator to suggest someone that could model proper performance.
Do not assume that all negative comments mean that your job is in jeopardy, but take every such comment seriously.
If possible, have a pre-observation conference with the evaluator. Discuss any difficult students that are in the class and how you intend to handle them. Have the evaluator explain how he/she interprets the evaluative criteria and indicators.
During the observation itself, try as much as possible to act as though the evaluator is not in the room. Follow the lesson plan, but do not hesitate to stop what you are doing to handle a problem situation. Take note of time.
When the observation report had been written and a copy provided to you, review it carefully. Take note of nay and all negative comments and/or suggestions for improvement.
Discuss the observation report with the evaluator, making sure that you obtain clarification of any negative comments and suggestions for improvement.
Ask for specific guidelines as to what was done wrong and how it should have been done. Ask the evaluator to suggest someone that could model proper performance.
Do not assume that all negative comments mean that your job is in jeopardy, but take every such comment seriously.