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….. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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