Guided Self Evaluation
One of the most neglected for of explicit evaluation is self-evaluation. Ideally and logically, this should proceed all other forms of evaluation. Self-evaluation can assist you to:
- improve the educational experiences you provide for your students
- identify the professional education you need to further develop your capacity to teach well
- prepare for your performance review with your supervisor
- assess your readiness to apply for promotion and tenure
Once you have worked out what you need to know about your teaching you can then set about choosing the most appropriate source of evaluation.
Some self evaluation tools you might wish to use:
- Teacher's
Perspectives Inventory
The Teaching Perspectives Inventory can help you collect your thoughts and summarize your ideas about teaching. It can be useful in examining your own teaching as well as helping clarify the teaching views of other people. - Questions for self appraisal (PDF)
- Self Evaluation
Inventory
This Self Appraisal Inventory evaluates your teaching practices in accordance with the principles laid out in Good Practices in Undergraduate Education.This document is in MS Word format for you to download and complete.
