TedM (US)

All constructive assessment is of value. All professions require annual appraisals. One part of this is often to get the "customers" feedback. Such comments are a small part of the appraisal but nonetheless need careful structuring to avoid misunderstandings or false evidence. Were lessons appropriate, clear and interesting? Is the teacher helpful? I personally feel that whether a student or parent likes a teacher or not is irrelevant, but I understand that this is an important issue in China.

Students give their teachers handmade certificates of merit to express their gratitude on Thursday, Teachers' Day, at a primary school in Handan, Hebei province. [Photo/China Daily]