Teacher Effectiveness in First Grade: The Importance of Background Qualifications, Attitudes, and Instructional Practices for Student Learning

By Gregory Palardy, R. Rumberger. 2008

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Teacher effects on student achievement in first grade: which aspects matter most? (2014, methodology): “This result differed from the findings of Palardy and Rumberger (2008) and Croninger et al. (2007).”
Teachers’ Characteristics and Attitudinal Beliefs About Linguistic and Cultural Diversity (2009, methodology): “Through their factor analysis using a large, nationally representative data set, Palardy and Rumberger (2008) found that “teacher”
Improving Survey Methods With Cognitive Interviews in Small- and Medium-Scale Evaluations (2012, methodology): “A common method of gathering evidence is through surveys that are used to evaluate intended and unintended policy effects (Gottfredson & Gottfredson, 2002; Palardy & Rumberger, 2008; Trenholm et al., 2007).”
The Effects of Teacher Qualification, Teacher Self-Efficacy, and Classroom Practices on Fifth Graders' Literacy Outcomes (2012, background): “For example, Palardy and Rumberger (2008) found that amount of time spent on general instruction in reading was not associated with first graders’ reading gains.”
Teachers’ Education and Outcomes: Mapping the Research Terrain (2012, background): “(Palardy & Rumberger, 2008), and “What is the effect on student gains in mathematics and science of having a teacher who is certified in secondary mathematics or science versus a teacher certified in elementary education or not certified?””
Teacher quality and school improvement: what is the role of research? (2015, background): “Conversely, Palardy and Rumberger (2008) found that teacher background in the United States has no effect on mathematics achievement but that it does have a significant effect on achievement in reading.”
The Role of Psychological and Developmental Science in Efforts to Improve Teacher Quality (2010, background): “…factors (e.g., teachers’ educational experiences, preparation, certification) have not been reliably linked to effective teaching practices that result in student achievement gains (Darling-Hammond, Berry & Thoreson, 2001; Early et al., 2007; Goldhaber & Brewer, 2000; Palardy & Rumberger, 2008).”
The Components of Effective Professional Development Activities in terms of Teachers' Perspective (2014, background): “Unfortunately, some researchers have discovered that pre-service teacher training programs often falls short in preparing teachers adequately for the classroom (Hirsh, 2001; Palardy & Rumberger, 2008; Porter & Brophy, 1988).”
Students’ willingness to attend EFL classes with respect to teachers’ credibility, stroke, and success: A cross-cultural study of Iranian and Iraqi students’ perceptions (2021, background): “What this surge of research evinces is that there is no unanimous consensus on the nature and number of features giving rise to the professional effectiveness of teachers (Palardy & Rumberger, 2008).”
Systematic Review of Key Leader Practices Found to Influence Student Achievement (2016, background): “For example, the construct of teacher effectiveness and the implications of quality teaching have become well-substantiated in education (Carlisle et al., 2011; Hamre & Pianta, 2005; Measures of Effective Teaching Project, 2010; Palardy & Rumberger, 2008; Stronge et al., 2007; Wright et al., 1997).”
Is experience the best teacher? A multilevel analysis of teacher characteristics and student achievement in low performing schools (2009, background): “…characteristics such as teacher expectations (Rosenthal and Jacobson 1968), motivation (Rowan et al. 1997), attitudes and instructional practices (Palardy and Rumberger 2008), and other characteristics such as caring, and dedication (Stronge et al. 2008) have shown the importance of affective…”