The Effect of Teacher Course Work on Student Learning: Evidence from the TEL.

Lynch, Gerald J.

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ERIC Number: EJ420645

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Publication Date: 1990

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The Effect of Teacher Course Work on Student Learning: Evidence from the TEL.

Lynch, Gerald J.

Journal of Economic Education, v21 n3 p287-96 Sum 1990

Analyzing Test of Economic Literacy (TEL) scores, examines how extent of teacher course work influences student achievement. Concludes student learning improves when instructors had a minimum of four economics courses. States results are most significant in teaching macroeconomics with implications for citizenship education. (CH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Citizenship Education, Economics Education, High Schools, National Competency Tests, Regression (Statistics), Social Studies, Statistical Analysis, Teacher Characteristics, Teacher Education, Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Influence

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Test of Economic Literacy

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