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Teacher Quality

Teacher Quality. By: Becky Chopp. Teacher Quality. Teacher quality is important and matters. It is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. Having high quality teachers raises student achievement High quality teachers are. Research Says….

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Teacher Quality

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  1. Teacher Quality By: Becky Chopp

  2. Teacher Quality • Teacher quality is important and matters. It is the most important school-related factor influencing student achievement. • Having high quality teachers raises student achievement • High quality teachers are

  3. Research Says….. • Evidence suggests that teachers who earn advanced degrees have a positive impact on students achievements in math and science. • Teacher coursework in both the subjects and pedagogy contribute to positive education outcomes. • Teachers who have high literacy and verbal abilities have been shown to be associated with high student achievement.

  4. Personal Teacher Qualities • A Quality Teacher • Is someone who establishes positive realistic expectations for students • Is organized and able to maintain a well-ordered environment. • Knows the importance of reflecting on practices. • Knows how to create interesting lessons that meet the students abilities in the classroom.

  5. Personal Teacher Qualities • A Quality Teacher • Is kind and fair • Does the right thing • Does not overlook any negative actions. • Is open to different possibilities of teaching and learning experiences.

  6. Improving Teacher Quality • High Qualified Teachers (HQT) state plans • Each state has a specific plan to promote high qualified teachers by providing specific programs. • These programs are aimed to help teachers receive a high education and to be prepared for teaching.

  7. Provided Programs • Provided Programs for Minnesota Include: • Improving Teacher Quality State Grants • The purpose is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality • Teacher Quality Enhancement Grants • Is intended to make changes in the ways teachers are recruited, prepared, licensed, and supported. • Teacher Incentive Fund • This is meant to support efforts to develop and implement performance-based teacher and principal compensation systems in high-need schools.

  8. Provided programs • Provided Programs for Minnesota Include: • Teacher Quality and Quality of Other Service Providers for Students with Disabilities • The purpose is to identify effective strategies for preparing future teachers and other service providers of students with disabilities. • Transition to Teaching Program • The purpose is to recruit and retain highly qualified professionals and recent graduates for high-need schools.

  9. Works Cited • http://www.epi.org/publications/entry/books_teacher_quality_execsum_intro • http://www.aare.edu.au/02pap/wal02220.htm • http://www.nea.org/home/20511.htm • http://ed.gov/teachers/nclbguide/improve-quality.html • http://ed.gov/programs/teacherqual/hqtplans/index.html

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