Performance appraisal for college teachers

The recent, hefty pay hike for college teachers in the state has come with a price tag – accountability. The state has issued a government resolution to ensure that college teachers’ performances are appraised on an annual basis from now on.

The appraisal, said state education department sources, will be in keeping with certain academic performance indicators. The indicators, sources said, will gauge the teachers’ involvement throu-gh the number of research papers drawn up, books read for capacity building, work load, number of lectures taken, seminars conducted and co-curricular activities. More »

What is in College teacher’s self appraisal form?

  • Who has prepared Self Appraisal Form
  • The appraisal form has been prepared by a committee consisting of former vice-chancellors, college principals and education department officials. The panel sought to know from lecturers their education qualification, background etc. to verify these with the credentials furnished at the time of joining the job, and hence put these in the appraisal forms. Among the other heads, the form also seeks info on teaching methods — lectures, interaction, group discussions — and teaching aids that college lecturers practice. More »