Authentic assessment of prospective and practicing teachers is essential. Multiple authentic assessment techniques can be used to measure achievement of specific standards. These techniques include formal and informal performance-based assessment practices. They provide for the holistic evaluation of teachers. Teachers who demonstrate exemplary teaching practices are ultimately the true test of quality business teacher education programs.
Standards are an important vehicle for directing program improvement.
National, state, and local standards provide the framework for developing curriculum, establishing program requirements, and evaluating the professional growth of business teachers. Standards established by accrediting agencies, professional associations, departments of education, and other educational entities are used in program review. The review process provides business teacher educators with feedback about the quality of their programs and instruction. We Believe That essential teaching standards can be mastered in an undergraduate business teacher education program. Others require reflection and continued professional growth.