Richard, You posting should results in a number of opions regarding the evaluation of teachers. I spend 30+ years in education as well as working in industry for 30 years. Much of my educational time was spend while working in industry and teaching at a local university. I have had many discussions with regard to 'evaluation of teachers.' As a classroom teacher, department chairman and principal of a senior high school I was continually faced with this problem. I had to evaluate teachers in all subject areas but for continued emplyment and for permanent tenure. It ain't easy. I was with a major corportation for many years and as a plant manager I had to evaluate, promote, give raises, suggest for bonus, and terminate many workers from the entry level to middle management. It is easier than evaluating teachers. I'm very interested to see what your post will stir up. Recently there was quite a discussion of student evaluation of teachers. Enjoy the Holiday Season Dr. Robert C. Knodt 4949 Samish Way, #31 Bellingham, WA 98226 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
