Example 4: Internal Docent Evaluation Form

Sample Docent Pocket Tour Reference courtesy of the Delaware Historical Society, Wilmington, DE.

Download the original form as a Word document.

 Museum Educator Evaluation

Guide:                                                                                               Date:                                                                               

Grade Level:                                              

Reviewer:                                                                                         Program:                                                      

Part One: Program Evaluation

Ratings: 1 = unsatisfactory; 2 = needs improvement; 3 = good; 4 = very good; 5 = excellent:

Preparation, Set Up, Clean Up

1

2

3

4

5
Arrived promptly on time (30 min. prior to school groups arrival)

1

2

3

4

5
Equipment and set up

1

2

3

4

5
Appropriately dressed

1

2

3

4

5
Greeting of group/starting time

1

2

3

4

5
Equipment clean up/next day preparations

1

2

3

4

5

 

Presentation/Audience Awareness

1

2

3

4

5
Voice, volume, rate, inflection

1

2

3

4

5
Eye contact, facial expression

1

2

3

4

5
Body language

1

2

3

4

5
Rapport with visitors

1

2

3

4

5
Vocabulary and information level

1

2

3

4

5
Group management and discipline

1

2

3

4

5
Concern for comfort and safety

1

2

3

4

5

 

Teaching Techniques

1

2

3

4

5
Introduction, opening and closing

1

2

3

4

5
Explanation and directions

1

2

3

4

5
Questioning skills

1

2

3

4

5
Involvement of participants

1

2

3

4

5
Use of props and equipment

1

2

3

4

5
Pacing, transitions, flow

1

2

3

4

5

 

Content

1

2

3

4

5
Gave correct and accurate information

1

2

3

4

5
Familiarity with material

1

2

3

4

5
Ability to answer questions

1

2

3

4

5
Logistics

1

2

3

4

5
Dependability and reliability

1

2

3

4

5
Finding replacements

1

2

3

4

5
Gift shop practices

1

2

3

4

5

 

Part Two: Performance Evaluation

 

Professionalism:  Understands all aspects of the position, and applies that knowledge to assigned tasks. Demonstrates commitment to job and to institution.  Exhibits professionalism and maturity.

Exceptional                              Meets Requirements                            Needs Improvement

 

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Comments:

 

 

Quality of Work/Productivity:  Produces appropriate amount of work; establishes and maintains high quality standards, accuracy, thoroughness, appearance, and relevance of work produced.

Exceptional                              Meets Requirements                            Needs Improvement

 

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Comments:

 


Organization: Ability to set goals and priorities, manage time effectively, meet deadlines, and respond flexibly.

Exceptional                              Meets Requirements                            Needs Improvement

 

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Comments: