EDC conducted a research study in the Democratic Republic of Congo to test the effects of teacher knowledge and practice on student learning. The study explored whether teachers’ exposure to a robust reading program changed their knowledge of sound instructional practices, and whether those changes were linked to their students’ performance in reading.

Key Findings

  • At the end of the year, teachers in the experimental schools had better knowledge of sound literacy instruction than did teachers in the control groups.
  • Data analysis showed that students in experimental schools significantly outperformed students in control schools.

Resource Details

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Website
Resource Type
Reports
Regions
Authors
Education Development Center, Inc.
Date
2014
Length
12 pages