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The review details the implications of these relationships in light of study limitations and proposes directions for future research. KEYWORDS: academic achievement, alternative teacher certification, educational. quality, outcomes of education, performance factors, teacher characteristics, teacher. effectiveness.
A large body of studies exists that examines the relationship between student achievement gains and the characteristics of teachers. To help policymakers and researchers use and build on this body of studies, this article reviews the studies systematically and synthesizes their results with deliberate consideration of each study’s qualities.
- Andrew J. Wayne, Peter Youngs
- 2003
Mar 1, 2003 · Determinate relationships are described for four categories of teacher characteristics: college ratings, test scores, degrees and coursework, and certification status. The review details the implications of these relationships in light of study limitations and proposes directions for future research.
A large body of studies exists that examines the relationship between student achievement gains and the characteristics of teachers. To help policymakers and researchers use and build on this body of studies, this article reviews the studies systematically and synthesizes their results with deliberate consideration of each study's qualities.
- Andrew J. Wayne, Peter Youngs
- 2003
Mar 1, 2005 · Teachers and peers are believed to have a strong influence on student achievement, but the specific characteristics that affect student achievement are hard to identify.
- Christopher Jepsen
- 2005
Reviews studies that examine the relationships between student achievement gains and the characteristics of teachers. Describes determinate relationships for four categories of teacher characteristics: college ratings, test scores, degrees and coursework, and certification status.
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This paper uses data from admissions records from Teach for America to explore whether information collected at the time of hire can predict student outcomes. We find that a teacher’s prior achievement, leadership experience, and perseverance are associated with student gains in math.
