Appraisal has been resurrected by the Teacher Training Agency (TTA) and will become a greater part of teachers' lives in the future. This book sets out the process of appraisal as it affects teachers and will increase awareness of this issue and prepare them for it. Issues covered will include: an historical context of appraisal, different approaches to appraisal and their usefulness, the appraisal cycle', in-school approaches, improving performance, preparing for appraisal, and becoming a more effective teacher. Appraisal will be of practical use and immense value for both the appraised and the appraisers.