Links Among Teacher Preparation, Retention, and Teacher Effectiveness

• In Event: Evaluating and Improving Teacher Preparation Programs

Abstract

This presentation will explore the aspects of teacher preparation associated with teacher effectiveness and retention. Teacher effectiveness includes instructional quality and student learning (as measured by test scores and additional measures), as well as teacher retention. This paper will emphasize features of TPPs that are indicators for high quality and also the importance of diversity in teacher preparation process. This paper will also address teacher development, including initial effectiveness, and ability to continue to improve over time. This paper will identify the best possible outcome measure of teacher effectiveness and retention, as well as associated costs.

Author

• Matthew Ronfeldt, University of Michigan