Addressing Low U.S. Student Achievement in Mathematics and Science through Changes in Professional Development and Teaching and Learning

"When compared with high-achieving countries around the world, the U.S. appears to be significantly behind in providing certain kinds of professional learning opportunities" (Wei, Darling-Hammond, Andree, Richardson, & Orphanos, 2009, p. 39). The present study was designed to investiga...

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Published in:International journal of educational reform 2010, Vol.19 (1), p.34-50
Main Authors: Tabernik, Anna Maria, Williams, Paul R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic achievement
Achievement Gap
Cross Cultural Studies
Educational Improvement
Evaluation
Faculty Development
Foreign Countries
High Achievement
Low Achievement
Mathematical ability
Mathematics Achievement
Mathematics Education
Ohio
Rating of
Science Achievement
Science Education
Students
Teacher Certification
Teacher Competencies
Teacher Improvement
Teacher Influence
United States
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Summary:"When compared with high-achieving countries around the world, the U.S. appears to be significantly behind in providing certain kinds of professional learning opportunities" (Wei, Darling-Hammond, Andree, Richardson, & Orphanos, 2009, p. 39). The present study was designed to investigate the relationship between sustained, targeted professional development in mathematics and student performance in the United States and in the high-achieving countries listed in the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. The research for this study involved teachers and students in a consortium of school districts in the state of Ohio, formed to meet the challenge of closing the achievement gap in mathematics and science for students in the United States. The findings indicate that professional development can be seen as a significant contributing factor in the learning cycle and that sustained, targeted professional development has a positive effect on student achievement.
ISSN:1056-7879
DOI:10.1177/105678791001900103