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Item A case study of cues principals use in teacher evaluation(Texas Tech University, 1984-12) Ketchum, Anna D HollowayNot availableItem An explanatory study of the reference groups of elementary school teachers(Texas Tech University, 1961-08) Miller, Carl EugeneNot availableItem Perceptions of empathic abilities of student teachers.(Texas Tech University, 1975-08) Southerland, Jewell RayleneNot availableItem The effectiveness of selected personality variables in predicting performance of secondary social studies teachers(Texas Tech University, 1971-05) McCulloch, Max PrestonNot availableItem The effects of the Texas teacher appraisal system on the climate of six small school systems(Texas Tech University, 1989-08) Setliff, Ben FThis study was designed to determine teacher perceptions of the fairness and accuracy of the Texas Teacher Appraisal System (TTAS) and its effects on school climate in six school districts in North Central Texas. The research was to determine any change in school climate as it affected the professional staff of the six school districts during the first year of implementation of the TTAS. Any such change in climate was to be indicated by the CFK Climate Profile. This profile was part of a survey administered to teachers from al1 six school districts. A questionnaire was administered to participating teachers as part of the survey. This questionnaire was utilized to determine the perceptions of the participating teachers concerning the effects of the TTAS on the climate of their school. The data from both parts of the survey were compiled. Graphic representations of the survey data were then produced to be used during the interview phase of the study. Using the graphic data from the survey as a focus, teachers from the participating schools were interviewed. These interviews provided additional data concerning the effects of the TTAS on school climate in the participating schools. In this case study, 20 teachers were interviewed, and more than 400 teachers responded to the survey portion of the study. The survey was administered three times during the school year, which provided data from over 1200 surveys. The survey was administered prior to the start of school, after the first appraisal period, and after the final summative conference of the year. The data analysis revealed that teachers perceived the TTAS as being unfair and damaging to school climate. These negative perceptions progressively deepened during the course of the school year. Further, teachers perceived the damage to the school climate caused by the TTAS was negatively impacting working relationships in the school districts. These working relationships that were harmed Included relationships among the teachers in the district and relationships between teachers and administrators in the district.Item The relationship of perceived instructor performance ratings and personality trait characteristics of U.S. Air Force instructor pilots(Texas Tech University, 1995-05) Garvin, John DouglasThis research furthers the field of knowledge in the use of personality trait theory with aircrew classification and training. It was an exploratory study in the use of personality trait characteristics and demographic background characteristics to predict perceived instructor pilot performance effectiveness. Performance effectiveness was measured using a 360-degree performance rating technique, a process which includes perceived instructor effectiveness appraisals from three distinct groups: students, peer-instructors, and supervisors. Three stepwise regression equations were developed to predict perceived instructor pilot performance using: personality traits, demographic variables, and a combination of personality traits and demographic variables. The subjects included 152 U.S. Air Force Air Training Command instructor pilots from two undergraduate pilot training bases. Cluster sampling of entire flights (classrooms) was employed to obtain comprehensive performance assessment for each instructor. A typical instructor's performance was rated by 15 students, 8 peers, and one supervisor. A total of 423 students and 19 supervisors participated. This constitutes approximately 35% of the population of U.S. Air Force Undergraduate Instructor Pilots. Performance appraisal criteria included seven dimensions identified through a pilot study: Job Competence-Knowledge, Job Competence-Performance, Job Competence-Performance under Pressure, Leadership, Teamwork, Personality, and Communication Skills. The performance assessment instrument was a modified version of the NASA/UT Astronaut Assessment Survey. Personality traits were measured with the Personality Characteristics Inventory (PCI). The first assessment established the validity of the performance appraisal criteria. The various rating groups evaluated the appropriateness of each performance criterion scale on the NASA/UT performance assessment instrument for instructor pilot applicability. All groups agreed or strongly agreed on all performance scale applicability. Regression results using multiple stepwise regression accounted for 5% of the variance in the personality trait only equation with two significant variables: Negative Communion (P=-.16), and Impatience/Irritability (P=-.17). The demographic equation accounted for 11% of the variance with two significant variables: Number of Children (P=.22), and Military Rank (P=.24). The combined regression equation accounted for 14% of the variance and included three variables: Number of Children (Ps=.22), Military Rank (P=.23), and Verbal Aggression (P=-.19). Although the prediction portion of the research resulted in marginal findings, the performance appraisal portion was very successful. All rating groups identified the new performance appraisal criteria as good to very good. The 360-degree rating technique was well received with many instructor pilots reporting eagerness for this type of unique feedback. The implications of this study include the contribution and development of a new performance appraisal method for instructor pilots that is more comprehensive and insightful. Additionally, personality research in aviation is further explored. Future research should continue the performance prediction design investigation by applying the new Big Five personality assessment measure and by studying specific.