Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness in Higher Secondary Schools: A Study in Thoubal District, Manipur

“Teacher Effectiveness” is the ability of a teacher to positively impart self-growth, academic performance and skill development to the students. A study is performed in higher secondary schools in Thoubal District, Manipur, focusing on differences between government and private institutions and gender-based variations for the evaluation of teacher effectiveness. This study targets the need for professional development and policy interventions for the improvement of results obtained. Data of 60 teachers are collected through descriptive research design using a structured questionnaire. 5 key dimensions, i.e., preparation and planning, classroom management, subject matter expertise, teacher characteristics, and interpersonal relations are analysed. The result shows the presence of differences in preparation, planning, and classroom management between government and private school teachers, with private institutions performing better. Female teachers excel in preparation, planning, and interpersonal relations, while male teachers perform better in classroom management. But differences are absent in subject matter expertise or teacher characteristics across institutions or gender.