Teaching Narratives: A Source for Faculty Development and Evaluation

In this article, Diane Wood describes a narrative-based teacher evaluation program, a form of faculty development and evaluation intended to provide a more humane process for experienced, competent, professional teachers who are actively seeking ways to further their professional and personal development. Wood describes this evaluation program in two ways: first, through a grounded, general description of the process; and then, in greater detail, through the personal accounts of four teachers, who share their experience of the process and offer their evaluative opinions. Finally, Wood outlines the implications of implementing such a program within schools, demonstrating how this method draws on the strengths, experience, and expertise of teachers themselves.