Research

Teacher Behavior

Changes in teacher practice and in teacher-student interaction in the classroom are a primary mechanism through which schools can influence student achievement. It is essential then to understand teacher behavior in response to performance incentives. However, extant research does not yet speak to how teachers might perceive these incentives or change their behaviors in response. To bridge this knowledge gap, our examination of pay-for-performance includes analysis of teachers’ behavioral changes, with particular attention to modifications in their instructional, classroom, and other professional practices.

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