Abstract
M.Ed.
Since the inception of education, assessment has Formed an
integral part of the education system. Assessment in education
implies the standard of applicability of assignments. Educational
assessment serves to assess, grade and group teachers into
categories by means of standardized guidelines. Schools where
educational assessment is implemented, show clearly the constructive
effect on pupils of this policy. Furthermore, it is
abundantly clear that in these schools positive behavioural patterns
are noted with teachers.
Being subjected to continual assessment should result in enhanced
professionalism in teachers. By being stimulated to assess themselves
professionally, teachers will be motivated towards improving
their own achievement with regard to work performance, professional
development and towards fostering meaningful personal
relationships with other members of the staff.
In the past decades headmasters have become increasingly involved
in identifying and training prospective leaders with promotion in
mind. Selfassessment is imperative to the teacher who seeks promotion.
The motivation and support eminating from the headmaster
with regard to professional excellence, creativity and innovation
will decide the extend to which his staff will respond to the inservice
training opportunities provided for them.
The movement towards instituting selfassessment facilities for
the teacher manifests a new approach whereby the teacher can
meaningfully come to terms with his own aspirations and realize
his aspirations. Furthermore, the real leaders on the staff will
be identified and future promotions can be realistically made.
The character of a school is defined by the integrity of its
training staff. The professional development of a teacher is what
the managerial leader in a school is concerned about. A
headmaster should be sensitive to the need in his staff to
develop professionally: effective, meaningful and objective
assessment on the part of the headmaster can stimulate
professional growth in his staff.
It follows therefore that self assessment, viewed objectively and
maturely by all parties concerned, plays an important role
towards establishing an accepted and effective method of teacher
assessment.