Scale: Evaluation policies and policies on teacher accountability
Related constructEvaluation und Leistungsmessung
Theoretical allocation in original studySchool evaluation/Norms/
OriginScale taken over from
SourceOECD, online: Student/School/Parent Questionnaire PISA 2012 [available at http://www.oecd.org/pisa/pisaproducts/pisa2012database-downloadabledata.htm] , Paris: OECD Publishing
CitationSee source
Theoretical background--
Target groupPrincipal
Time Period of Data Collection2014
Notes
Internal school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled by a school in which the school defines which areas are judged; the evaluation may be conducted by members of the school or by persons/institutions commissioned by the school.
External school evaluation: Evaluation as part of a process controlled and headed by an external body. The school does not define the areas which are judged.
Release date30.06.2020
Number of items13
IntroductionDo the following arrangements aimed at quality assurance and improvements exist in your school and where do they come from?
Please select one response in each row.
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Items
| Item text | Mean value | Standard deviation | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal evaluation/Self-evaluation | 1.62 | 0.59 | -- |
| External evaluation | 1.56 | 0.83 | -- |
| Written specification of the school’s curricular profile and educational goals | 1.54 | 0.63 | -- |
| Written specification of student performance standards | 1.72 | 0.72 | -- |
| Systematic recording of data such as teacher or student attendance and professional development | 1.59 | 0.59 | -- |
| Systematic recording of student test results and graduation rates | 1.55 | 0.57 | -- |
| Seeking written feedback from students (e.g. regarding lessons, teachers or resources) | 2.16 | 0.58 | -- |
| Teacher mentoring | 2.00 | 0.62 | -- |
| Regular consultation aimed at school improvement with one or more experts over a period of at least six months | 2.34 | 0.69 | -- |
| Implementation of a standardised policy for science subjects (i.e. school curriculum with shared instructional materials accompanied by staff development and training) | 1.92 | 0.77 | -- |
| Policies on negative consequences for teachers performing poorly | 2.20 | 0.73 | -- |
| Policies on rewards for teachers performing exceptionally well | 2.24 | 0.68 | -- |
| Policies on the continuing professional development of particular poorly performing teachers | 2.21 | 0.69 | -- |
Response category
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes, this is mandatory, e.g. based on district or ministry policies |
| 2 | Yes, based on school initiative |
| 3 | No |
StudyPISA - Programme for International Student Assessment (2015)