Some ideas (possibilities and opportunities) on how to improve appraisal in the education sector.

1. APPRAISAL:
POSSIBILITIES AND
OPPORTUNITIES (Vz)
2014

2. one
 Training online of appraisers (Google Drive) and
video clips on how to improve appraisal skills and
appraisal process overall. For example slideshare
http://www.slideshare.net/?ss) and other open
education resources and platforms identified by
staff.

3. two
 New professional designed documentation
including the new symbolism-pohuru (hard copy &
digital format). Change documentation to include
teaching as inquiry. Include guide: “How to do
teaching as inquiry … ”.

4. three
 Buddy System for teachers: Community of learners
and teacher to be established who could safely share
own experiences with a buddy or in Faculty.

5. four
 Appraisal diary for every teacher (digital or paper):
Power-point format which could be uploaded and
shared with a buddy of Faculty.

6. five
 Lesson observation by buddy (2 to 3 teachers in a
group):1 x Short video clip in class from buddy to
share and to discuss after a lesson. Use of an ipad.

7. six
Buddies (teacher groups): Research and explore other
countries teaching and learning development.
Investigate and compare own teaching practice
(Teaching as Inquiry).

8. seven
“Moodle” type of sharing online (Google Drive) on
interesting education matters, teaching and learning.
Community of teachers at HC. It could be in the form
of blogging (Google Drive).

9. eight
Create a quality, secluded, private, and undisturbed
area for teachers to discuss all type of school matters,
and to do interviews and to do appraisal. etc. Very
well furnished. (booking on door).

10. nine
Include more personal goals and career planning into
appraisal system. Whole person development
(Maslow).

11. ten
Include more measuring tools (visual chart & graph)
for comparison (progress). For example student
achievement, teacher development, progress towards
goals, etc.