EDUCATION

Teacher Perspectives on the Effects of Student Achievement

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

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Abstract

In this study we try to explore the concept of teachers on student achievement in a holistic context. The main focus of the research is on student achievement and its relation with teachers' perspective. The research critically analyzes different dynamics of teachers' perspective on student achievement and tries to gauge the effect of achievement from teachers' perspective. Finally the research describes various factors which are responsible for student achievement and tries to describe the overall effect of teacher perspectives on student achievement.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

Abstract4

Chapter One7

Introduction7

Research Questions7

Research Context8

Research Method8

Research Design9

Significance15

Literature Search15

Chapter Two16

Literature Review16

National Discussions of Educational Performance16

The Theory Behind the IEA Studies18

Testing and the Assessment of Student's Performance22

Reliability and Validity23

Attention Given the First International Studies26

Critics of the Studies and Study Procedures29

Contributions to Theory and Practice33

Measurement of Student Learning35

Quality of Education36

Changes in Achievement Levels Over Time38

Chapter Three40

Question One: Instruction and Teaching40

Chapter Four41

Question Two: Parental Background41

Chapter Five43

Question Three: Students Achievement Assessment43

Chapter Six49

Conclusion49

References50

Teacher Perspectives on the Effects of Student Achievement

Chapter One

Introduction

During the twentieth century and until the present, U.S. policymakers, researchers, and educators have used different educational explanations derived from anthropological, sociological, and psychological studies to characterize the academic achievement of students in elementary and secondary schools. These explanations, which have been characterized by social scientists for use by policymakers and other researchers, have emerged during different time periods, situated in specific social and cultural contexts, with different research foci and agendas. Their purpose has been to provide data on how different groups achieve academically in U.S. schools and to seek answers to the questions that are raised about why some various group students succeed while others fail in their educational advancement. Thus student testing method is considered appropriate to measure the students' achievements and lack of achievement gaps. The model also stress on the how teachers perceive the students achievements, and what effects it caused. This study in this connection, will attempt to examine different dynamics of teacher perspectives on the effects of student achievement.

Research Questions

In order to examine the dynamics of teachers' perspective effects on student achievements, this paper will attempt to answer the following questions:

What are the methods of students' achievement assessment?

What is the importance of Parental Background in student achievement?

What is the importance of instructions from teachers?

Research Context

This research is important as the conclusion of the study will help teachers in assessing the effect of teacher's perspective on students' achievement.

Research Method

In the realm of academia, there are two accepted methodologies for conducting research. Qualitative research takes the interpretive or construction list view and assumes that ...