How To Avoid Bias When Observing Teachers

Where Does Bias Creep Into Teacher Evaluations? Discover How to Eliminate Inequitable Assessments. Evaluations for teachers in K-12 schools can be skewed by bias. These assessments often include subjective ratings, inconsistent processes, and unclear or inappropriate criteria. Even among evaluators who mean well and attempt to ensure equitable staff assessments, unconscious bias can easily creep into their interpretations of teachers’ performance. You need to carefully examine your evaluation process, identify areas of concern, and alleviate bias in its many forms. Equity experts Precious Green Gunter and Brandon Washington will share examples of how bias affects teacher evaluations. You will learn how to create a more equitable and unbiased process.