Quality teachers are the single greatest determinant of student achievement. Teacher education, ability, and experience account for more variation in student achievement than all other factors. Studies have found that 40 to 90 percent of the difference in student test scores can be attributed to teacher quality. Knowing the subject matter, understanding how students learn, and practicing effective teaching methods translate into greater student achievement. Therefore, it is vitally important that teachers be well prepared when they begin teaching and that they continue to improve their knowledge and skills throughout their careers.
Title: Teacher Professional Development: A Primer for Parents and Community Members
Publication date 2004-12-03
Publication Year 2004
Authors
Debra Banks
, Lucinda Fickel
, Mark Moon
Copyright holder(s)
Finance Project
, Public Education Network (PEN)
Geographical Focus
North America / United States
Keywords
quality professional
, teacher professional development
, professional
, student achievement
, finance project
Document type
Report/Whitepaper
Language
English
URL: https://publiceducation.issuelab.org/resource/teacher-professional-development-a-primer-for-parents-and-community-members.html
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