Raising student achievement with Dylan Wiliam (Ep 24)
Chalk & Talk
Invest in Teachers for Improved Educational Outcomes
Analyzing OECD data indicates that 10% of the variance in test scores is influenced by the school a student attends, highlighting the significant impact of teachers. Focus on improving teacher quality is crucial as data from the Gates Foundation reveals certain teachers are consistently effective across different contexts. Strategies to enhance educational outcomes include replacing departing teachers with better ones and accelerating the process by dismissing ineffective teachers. However, identifying the most effective teachers is challenging as their impact may only be visible over time. Therefore, investing in the development of existing teachers is emphasized as a key lever for improving outcomes in education.
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