Teachers are the individuals that prepare the future work-force. High caliber teachers that conduct high-quality teaching by integrating their skills and knowledge into their instructional time are central to improving student outcomes. However, the key...
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Teachers are the individuals that prepare the future work-force. High caliber teachers that conduct high-quality teaching by integrating their skills and knowledge into their instructional time are central to improving student outcomes. However, the key challenges start when teachers are asked to put theory and innovative ideas into practice without getting much guidance on how to do it. Thus, having a high-quality teacher who can bring her/his professional attributes and skills into the classroom is not enough to achieve higher gains in student outcomes. Without a well-prepared instruction process and strong support, quality teaching is impossible to achieve. Teacher quality and quality teaching are highly interconnected, one without the other can do little for student success. Policy strategies should align with a clear vision for talented teacher recruitment, preparation, professional learning, and ongoing evaluation that can significantly improve system performance. This policy bri
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