Excellence in English in Middle and High School: How Teachers' Professional Lives Support Student Achievement.

Langer, Judith A.

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Publication Date: 2000

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Excellence in English in Middle and High School: How Teachers' Professional Lives Support Student Achievement.

Langer, Judith A.

American Educational Research Journal, v37 n2 p397-439 Sum 2000

Studied characteristics of teachers' professional lives that accompany student achievement in writing, reading, and English. Results from classes of 44 middle and high school teachers in 4 states show the importance of a climate that promoted student achievement, teacher professional development, structured improvement activities, teacher caring and commitment, and respect for lifelong learning. (SLD)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Environment, English, High Schools, Middle Schools, Reading, Secondary School Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Writing (Composition)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Research supported by Grant R305A60005 from the Office of Educational Research and Improvement.