The Relationship Between Collective Teacher Efficacy and Student Achievement in Colorado's Elementary and Middle Schools

• In Event: Learning and Teaching: Exploring Preparation, Mentorship, and Partnership for School Effectiveness

Abstract

This quantitative study investigated the relationship between collective teacher efficacy (CTE) and student achievement in grades third through eighth in Colorado. Using the Teaching and Learning Conditions Colorado Survey, a new CTE construct was created. Structural equation modeling was used to examine the association between CTE and student achievement on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment. Results showed CTE had a significant positive relationship with student achievement, while socioeconomic status had a significant negative relationship which was mitigated by CTE. The results of this study have implications for school leaders and policymakers who are interested in using CTE as a lever for school improvement.

Authors

• Amelia Baldwin, Colorado Mesa University

• Amie Cieminski, University of Northern Colorado