M.Ed. / This study forms part of a comprehensive research project concerning teacher competence and its evaluation. A pilot study had been completed by lecturers from the Education Department at Rand Afrikaans University in 1994/5. An analysis of the data identified eight factors linked to teacher competence. These are: * The learning environment * Professional commitment * Order and Discipline * Educational foundation * Teacher reflection * Co-operative ability * Effectiveness * Leadership In addition to the above, five factors concerning the person evaluating teacher competence were identified. These are: * Invitational feedback * Transparent feedback * Tactful feedback * Credible feedback * Culturally sensitive feedback This research essay is part of the research undertaken on tactful feedback provided by educational managers during teacher evaluation. Tactful feedback has been conceptualised to consist of the following four aspects, namely: clarity, motivation, approach and openness (Bell, 1988:176-177; Montgomery & Hadfield, 1989:105-107). This particular research paper, therefore, focuses on the aspect of clarity in tactful feedback and its implication for the management of teacher competence. In view of the preceding brief introduction, the motivation for this study will be discussed.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:uj/uj:10335 |
| Date | 13 September 2012 |
| Creators | Karimulla, Habib |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
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