Research on the Role of Science Teaching Evaluation Standards and How to Develop the Standards

This study investigated the purpose and role of class evaluation standards and the reason to develop these teaching standards using literature review, survey, classroom observation and teacher interviews. Based on the teachres' opinion, we also investigated who should develop teaching standards and who will benefit most form the standards. In sum, the standards for teaching evalution should help to form (a) guidelines for beginners, (b) the directives for specialists, (c) the principles for grasping areas for improvements and (d) the means for communication with other communties. In addition, teachers should take responsibility for developing teaching standards as the basis for evaluting their own work and improving their own professional learning to provide quality assurance. The development of subject specific teaching standards is not possible without active participation of teachers as well as other stakeholders in education.