Teacher Influences

Frequently Asked Questions

• In examining your research on teacher-student relationships, in 2009 and 2011, the effect size of teacher-student relationships was 0.72. In 2015, the effect size dropped to 0.52. Just curious, as to what you attribute the drop in effect size?
• What is microteaching?
• I am very interested in using micro-teaching with my staff to improve their impact on student achievement next year. Do you know of any articles to read or schools or people that I can contact that have been practicing micro-teaching effectively?
• Do you think there should be opportunities for staff to learn about data analysis?
• Is being passionate something that we can learn?
• In your book you are talking about passion as a key element in teaching. What are the characteristics of this passion? How is one able to recognize a passionate teacher?