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. and 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

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

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