What can Mr. Johnson do to minimize perceived bias during the evaluation?

Involving another teacher in the evaluation process can significantly minimize perceived bias. This approach enhances the objectivity of the assessment, allowing for a more balanced perspective. By having a second educator participate, the evaluation becomes a collaborative effort that includes multiple viewpoints, which can help counteract any assumptions or biases that may arise from a single evaluator's perspective. Additionally, it fosters a sense of teamwork and transparency, reassuring the parents and stakeholders that the evaluation is thorough and fair.

Choosing to conduct the evaluation alone can limit the diversity of insights and may inadvertently lead to perceptions of bias, as one individual’s judgments can be influenced by their personal experiences and viewpoints. Focusing solely on past performance metrics may overlook crucial contextual information about the student's current abilities and needs. Disregarding any previous incidents would not address potential biases that could arise from those events, as context is important in forming a complete evaluation.