Estimating effects of teacher characteristics on student achievement in reading and mathematics: evidence from Swedish census data

There is consensus that, for student achievement, teachers matter. However, providing reliable research evidence for the effects of observable teacher characteristics, such as qualification measures, has been difficult. The current study uses panel data based on register information from teachers an...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of educational research 2024-06, Vol.68 (4), p.717-734
Main Authors: Johansson, Stefan, Gustafsson, Jan-Eric, Hansson, Åse, Alatalo, Tarja
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Betydelsen av lärarkompetens för elevers skolprestationer: Effektiv och rättvis undervisning i svenska och matematik
Educational Sciences
fixed-effects regression
Learning outcomes
Mathematics
panel data
Pedagogik
Pedagogy
Reading achievement
teacher experience
teacher license
Teacher qualification
Teachers
Utbildningsvetenskap
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