This study of teacher effectiveness and student achievement in science demonstrated that effective teachers positively impact student learning. A general linear mixed model was used to assess change in student scores on the Discovery Inquiry Test as a function of time, race, teacher effectiveness, gender, and impact of teacher effectiveness in prior years, over a 3-year period. Effective teaching was identified through a series of classroom observations using the Local Systemic Change Classroom Observation Protocol (Horizon Research, 1999). This study found that effective teaching increases student achievement and closes achievement gaps for all students. Findings from this study provide evidence that effective teaching each year may be the key to eliminating achievement gaps in science.
Article
Effective Teaching Results in Increased Science Achievement for All Students
Journal of Science Education
Document Type
Article
Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Disciplines
Abstract
Citation Information
Johnson CC, Kahle JB, Fargo JD. Effective teaching results in increased science achievement for all students. Journal of Science Education. 2007;91:371-383.
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