Exploring Teacher Efficacy and Impact

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What is the definition of Teacher Collective Efficacy in the context of Visible Learning?

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The shared belief among teachers in their collective ability to positively affect students.

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According to John Hattie’s research, what is the approximate effect size of Teacher Collective Efficacy?

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1.57

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Which of the following best describes an “effect size” in educational research?
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The number of students in a classroom,
The statistical measure of the strength of a relationship between two variables,
The amount of time spent on a lesson,
The grade level of students

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The statistical measure of the strength of a relationship between two variables

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Which statement is true regarding the impact of Teacher Collective Efficacy compared to other influences on student achievement? Options: It has a lower effect size than classroom management, It is one of the most powerful influences on student achievement, It has no measurable effect on student outcomes, It is only effective in primary schools

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It is one of the most powerful influences on student achievement

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A school wants to improve student outcomes. Which action would best apply the concept of Teacher Collective Efficacy? Options: Encouraging teachers to work in isolation, Promoting collaboration and shared responsibility among teachers, Focusing only on student self-efficacy, Reducing professional development opportunities

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Promoting collaboration and shared responsibility among teachers

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If a school’s teachers collectively believe they can overcome challenges to student learning, what is the likely effect on student achievement, based on effect size research?

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Significant positive effect

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It is much more effective than the hinge point

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A principal wants to measure the collective efficacy of their teaching staff. Which method would be most appropriate? Options: Observing individual teacher lessons only, Administering a validated survey assessing teachers’ shared beliefs about their impact, Counting the number of teachers in the school, Reviewing student attendance records

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Administering a validated survey assessing teachers’ shared beliefs about their impact

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A school has a high level of Teacher Collective Efficacy but is not seeing expected gains in student achievement. What might be a strategic next step for the leadership team?

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Investigate whether the shared beliefs are aligned with effective instructional practices

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Foster greater collaboration and shared goal-setting among teachers