Abstract
Reilability ratings were conducted on 18 operationally defined teacher behaviors within four competency-based teacher education categories: (a) Planning Instruction, (b) Methodology, (c) Behavior Management, and (d) Classroom Management. Percentages of agreement were calculated on product and performance sections of an observational checklist independently completed by the project director and a project consultant for each of 20 sessions. Agreements on the Product/Performance, Spring/Summer sessions and on the total checklist were all in the acceptable range of reliability, indicating a basically reliable assessment instrument. The question as to whether teaching behaviors can be objectively evaluated can be affirmed.
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