How teacher qualifications, experience, expectations, and professional development affected eighth-grade students' Science achievement in Abu Dhabi: Insights from TIMSS 2019
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Teacher Attributes, Qualities and Opportunities, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher ExperiencesAbstract
Education research has steadily expanded to explore how educator qualities, parental involvement, student attitudes, and social skills impact academic performance. This study focuses on these variables in the context of eighth-grade science teaching in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, aiming to identify their consistent effects on student achievement. Using a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis and qualitative insights, the research provided a comprehensive examination of the factors influencing educational outcomes in the region. The research findings highlight the significance of dynamic and continued parent participation in several forms, with home-related support, school-related activities, and public appointments.
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