The Journal of Higher Education · 2006 · 44 citations · 0 references
EducationHigher EducationTeachingPedagogyAchievement StandardsAward CriteriaStandards-based AssessmentTeacher CompensationTeacher EvaluationTeacher Performance IncentivesAward ContentPerformance-based Award CriteriaQuality-based Award CriteriaTeacher Evaluation StandardsTeacher Evaluation SystemsTeacher IncentivesTeacher Merit EvaluationTransparency In Award Evaluation
Data on how teaching awards programs announce their criteria, require evidence, and use standards show that many are vague about criteria, do not match evidence to criteria, and have no explicit standards for making judgments. This study discusses the underlying issues and makes recommendations for change.