Preparation, Practice, and Beliefs: A Machine Learning Approach to Understanding Teacher Effectiveness

This paper uses machine learning methods to identify key predictors of teacher effectiveness in Tanzania

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 8 December 2021

• Country: Tanzania
• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Education
• Authors: Filmer, D., Nahata, V., Sabarwal, S.

Abstract

This paper uses machine learning methods to identify key predictors of teacher effectiveness in Tanzania proxied by student learning gains linked to a teacher over an academic year.

This research is part of the Research on Improving Systems of Education programme.

Citation

Filmer, D., Nahata, V. and Sabarwal, S. 2021. Preparation, Practice, and Beliefs: A Machine Learning Approach to Understanding Teacher Effectiveness. RISE Working Paper Series. 21/084. https://doi.org/10.35489/BSG-RISE-WP_2021/084

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Preparation, Practice, and Beliefs: A Machine Learning Approach to Understanding Teacher Effectiveness

Published 8 December 2021