EDUC 50 Study Guide - Final Guide: National Education Association, Collective Bargaining, Trends In International Mathematics And Science Study
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High-quality child care settings, safe&stimulating neighborhoods indirect: effects on parents; poor psychological well being, depression & distress, non-supportive parenting, Vocational, differentiation, flexible budgets, wraparound services advocates: face fewer bureaucratic constraints, subject to greater accountability, foster a spirit of experimentation, Tracking/differentiation, opportunities for advanced schooling, shadow education, pedagogy&teacher quality, social conditions (ethnic diversity, gender roles, poverty, economic opportunity) shadow education: activities outside of school that mimic activities performed in school. For example, activities such as crams school, private tutoring, and test prep services. Teacher preparation: each state determines its own standards for certifying public school teachers. Shortage options: less roadblocks to become a teacher, better teaching condition, teachers more say in policy decisions, higher pay, merit pay alternative. Programs: state initiated programs; teach for america (tfa), troops to teachers good teachers: important for student achievement. Effective teachers can produce 1. 5 years of achievement gain, while less effective teachers with similar students produce year of gain.
