THE ROLE OF TEACHER SELF-EVALUATION WITHIN THE EXISTING EVALUATION SYSTEM IN SHAPING TEACHER EFFECTIVENESS AND STUDENT OUTCOMES: PILOT STUDY

This pilot study investigates the effectiveness of integrating teacher self-evaluation within the existing teacher evaluation system to drive teacher improvement and subsequently enhance student achievement. By examining the influence of self-evaluation, peer feedback, and instructional coaching on pedagogy and curriculum, the study addresses current debates over teacher quality, incentives and promotes the use of best practices in teacher evaluation and professional development. The findings of this study will contribute to the advancement of pedagogy, curriculum, and teacher quality, providing valuable insights for policy decisions, certification preparation, and advocacy in education. (Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Amanda Hurlbut)