How Teaching Matters: Bringing the Classroom Back Into Discussions of Teacher Quality
- Author(s):
- Wenglinsky, Harold
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Report Number:
- PIC-TEAMAT
- Source:
- Document Type:
- Subject/Key Words:
- Student performance teacher professional development teacher effectiveness classroom practices mathematics science
Abstract
This Policy Information Report links student achievement in mathematics and science to three aspects of teacher quality: teacher inputs, such as education levels, professional development, and classroom practices. The study finds that classroom practices matter most. While supplies last, print copies can be ordered from the Policy Information Center for $15.00.