and interpretation of information about any aspect of a programme of education and training as part of a recognised process of judging its effectiveness and any other outcomes it may have(Thorpe) DEFINITION • FACULTY EVALUATION is the process of determining the worth of various faculty activities in relation to the institutional mission regardless of the method used • (NLN) PURPOSES • Formative purposes-based on the idea that faculty evaluation promotes ,encourages and supports faculty development • Summative purposes-based on the idea that faculty evaluation yields information upon which decisions regarding promotion ,rank and tenure are made • Focuses on faculty growth , institutional goals ,and personnel decisions • Identify and evaluate institutional goals And validate accountability for central goals • Identify individuals for rewards and for personnel decision making • Promote faculty growth IMPORTANCE OF FACULTY EVALUATION • Ensure accountability ,competency professional behaviour • Can identify elements of instruction that makes a difference in teacher performance • Inform decision about professional development and opportunities • Has direct effect on student learning • Helps to uncover and pin point skills that lead certain teachers to greater impact on student performance • Provide opportunity to use multiple methods and data sources for measuring teacher effectiveness FACTORS OF FACULTY EVALUATION • CLASS ROOM TEACHING – Student ratings – Self evaluation – Peer review of teacher effectiveness – Evaluation by superior • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES – Initiativeness – Dependability – grooming – Team spirit – Reaction to supervisors – Communication skills – Leadership qualities and abilities – Guiding and supervision of subordinates and students • STUDENT ADVISING • RESEARCH AND OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES TEACHER EVALUATION PROCESS • WHO EVALUATES??? – Administrator – Peer – Dean – Student – Self • Frequency – Depends on institution – Once every 3-5 years – Once every 3 months • Communication • Tools – Classroom observation – Portfolio – Lesson plan – Student work samples DOMAINS ASSESSED IN FACULTY EVALUATION • Planning and organisation • Classroom environment • Instruction • Professional responsibilities IMPLICATIONS OF FACULTY EVALUATION IN NURSING • Self evaluation • Student opinion • Evaluation by colleagues PROBLEMS/BARRIERS • Stereotyping • Subjective evaluation • Prejudice • Hallow effect CONCLUSION