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Evaluation of nursing faculty through observation

L H Crawford1

  • 1National League for Nursing, New York, New York, USA.

The Journal of Nursing Education
|October 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Most nursing schools use classroom observation for faculty evaluation. Further research is needed on its purpose, frequency, impact, and tools for effective faculty assessment.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Faculty Development
  • Educational Assessment

Background:

  • Classroom observation is a common method for faculty evaluation in nursing education.
  • Understanding current practices and perceptions is crucial for optimizing faculty assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current utilization of classroom observation in nursing schools.
  • To evaluate faculty perceptions regarding classroom observation as an evaluation tool.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to baccalaureate schools of nursing.
  • Data collected focused on the use and perceived value of classroom observation.

Main Results:

  • Most surveyed nursing schools employ classroom observation for faculty evaluation.
  • Significant variation exists in the perceived purpose, frequency, weighting, and tools used for observations.

Conclusions:

  • While widely used, classroom observation in nursing faculty evaluation requires further standardization and research.
  • Key areas for investigation include defining observation purpose, optimal frequency, integration with other methods, and standardized tools.

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