Teacher Performance Assessment: A Necessary Evil or an Indispensable Asset? The Portuguese Experience
Abstract
The assessment of teacher performance has been a controversial issue in Portugal since the introduction of a new model in 2007. Not only has the discussion involved those directly concerned, that is, teachers themselves, but it has also extended to society in general, with a number of implications on the ethos of the schools and the public opinion about teachers as professionals. In this paper I will discuss the new model of assessment of teacher performance within the tradition of teacher assessment in Portugal, in the light of what I consider to be the most critical aspects of the model, and possible ways to build a more consensual model that combines the accountability and the professional development dimensions in a compatible way.
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