Presenting Complex Teacher Evaluation Data: Advantages of Dossier Organization Techniques Over Portfolios

Authors: Peterson K.D.¹; Stevens D.²; Mack C.²

Source: Journal of Personnel Evaluation in Education, Volume 15, Number 2, June 2001 , pp. 121-133(13)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The development of extensive and authentic teacher evaluation raises questions about how best to organize and present the increased amount and variety of assessment materials. Portfolios have been suggested for teacher evaluation because they are well suited to capture the complexities of teaching. However, portfolios 1) are difficult to judge, 2) are difficult to archive, 3) lack key information, 4) miss excellent teachers with simple materials, 5) rarely plan for audiences, 6) distort when required, and 7) bring conflicts of interest. Teacher dossiers are compressed collections of objective data which are easier to judge, demonstrably reliable, and cost-effective.

Keywords: teacher portfolio; performance evaluation; documentation

Language: English

Document Type: Regular paper

Affiliations: 1: Portland State University petersk@mail.pdx.edu 2: Portland State University

Publication date: 2001-06-01