Using the Rasch Partial Credit Model to Inform the Process of Teacher Performance Evaluation

• In Event: 43.061 - Applications of Rasch Models in Educational Assessments

Abstract

Measuring teacher performance is an important aspect of improving the quality of ECE programs. Given that evaluators’ interpretations of items may influence the leniency or rigidity of ratings, teacher evaluation processes can be examined to determine whether the stakeholders’ expectations and training procedures are consistent with how evaluators are using the assessment tool. This study employed a similar process to Clauser et al. (2008) by using an expert panel to rate items, engage in discussion of ratings, and compare judgments to data from actual performance evaluations conducted during 2016-2017. The panel members were presented with results of Rasch analyses and reported that the discussion prompted them to reevaluate the training materials, the resource manuals, and the professional development materials.

Authors

• Richard G. Lambert, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

• Missy Moore, University of North Carolina at Charlotte