Improving student achievement through professional cultures of teaching in Flanders

Student performance in general subjects such as language and mathematical skills is poor in secondary vocational education. A professional culture of teaching-including recruitment of well qualified teachers, effective teacher collaboration and effective teaching practice-could be the key to success. To what extent is there a professional culture of teaching in vocational education? Do differences in the professional culture of teaching affect student achievement? National achievement tests on functional language skills, mathematical skills and information processing were administered to third... Mehr ...