The Benefits of Experienced Colleagues: How Collaboration in the Classroom is Improving Teacher Performance
The role of experienced colleagues in the classroom is an often overlooked factor in teacher effectiveness. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Oxford has revealed that having experienced colleagues in the classroom can have a positive effect on teachers’ effectiveness. The research team studied the performance of over 5,000 teachers in England and found that teachers with more experienced colleagues in their classrooms were more likely to demonstrate higher levels of teaching effectiveness. In addition, the presence of experienced colleagues in the classroom also had a positive effect on student achievement. The researchers concluded that having a supportive network of experienced colleagues in the classroom is an important factor in improving teacher effectiveness and student outcomes.
source: Phys.org