Checklist for Evaluation Experts

Experts shall

be independent
comply with confidentiality requirements
hold a respectful attitude towards the evaluatee; be oriented to areas for improvement, rather than just bringing out the problems
thoroughly examine the information and background data submitted for evaluation
take into account the context of the functioning of the educational institution
seek confirmation for claims of the educational institution, not for their own attitudes
base their assessments on the facts
adhere to the agreed division of tasks and committee deadlines

When preparing the schedule, take into account the principle – one interviewee in one role only
Plan your time so that all who are invited to be interviewed could have a say
Introduce yourself and try to put the interviewee at ease
Use different types of questions
Avoid frightening or leading questions
Listen! Avoid the tendency of filling the interview with your own voice
Keep the interview within the time frames you set
Render thanks to the interviewees for their responses and time
If you think you still need further information, agree on next steps

The report should include clear references to the evidence gathered
The decision-making process is transparent – based on what, and why the committee comes to that conclusion
All assessments and decisions are well founded – both the positive and negative ones
The committee strives for a consensual decision; reasoned dissenting views are outlined separately in the report
The report is a public document!