Students, teachers, administrators, and parents should be encouraged to conduct informal self-appraisals on a daily or at least weekly basis, questioning and comparing what students are doing in relation to stated program goals and objectives. Systems should be developed to give regular feedback to students, teachers, administrators, and parents, including parent-teacher conferences, faculty meetings, and student performance conferences. External and independent evaluations complement self-evaluations by ensuring a more objective and credible appraisal. Formative evaluations provide a continual flow of information to program officials throughout a review to improve program practice. Summative evaluations can enhance formative evaluations by providing additional knowledge with a focus on policy decision making.
External evaluations can improve program practice and student performance.
The National Reserch Center on the Gifted and Talented, University of Connecticut. Evaluate Yourself David M. Fetterman Recommendations Make sure the evaluation serves the practical information needed by the targeted audiences. Make sure the evaluation is conducted in an ethical manner. Make sure the evaluation is as accurate as possible. Make sure program documentation exists.