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The impact of effective teaching characteristics in promoting student achievement in Ghana
- Source :
- International Journal of Educational Development, 51, 51-61. PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD, International Journal of Educational Development, Int.J.Educ.Dev., Scopus
- Publication Year :
- 2016
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2016.
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Abstract
- This paper investigates the extent to which teacher behaviour in classroom affects student achievement gains in mathematics in Ghana. A representative sample of primary schools from three districts of the Upper East Region of Ghana was selected (n = 73) using stage sampling procedure, and written tests in mathematics were administered to all grade six students at the beginning and end of school year 2013–2014. Two observation instruments and a student questionnaire were used in collecting data on quality of teaching. Multilevel analyses revealed that teacher factors are associated with student learning outcomes. Implications for promoting quality in education are drawn. © 2016 Elsevier Ltd 51 51 61
- Subjects :
- Sociology and Political Science
Teaching method
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education
05 social sciences
Multilevel model
Primary education
050301 education
050109 social psychology
Academic achievement
Development
Education
Educational research
Student achievement
Mathematics education
0501 psychology and cognitive sciences
Quality (business)
0503 education
Effective teaching
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Details
- ISSN :
- 07380593
- Volume :
- 51
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Educational Development
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....a1d1bb755f9b97b78ce8a06aedfc0103