ID - 139677580 TI - Creating effective teaching and learning environments : first results from TALIS PY - 2009 SN - 9789264068780 9264068783 PB - Paris : OECD, DB - UniCat KW - Elementary school teachers KW - Teachers KW - Teaching KW - Educational surveys KW - Educational evaluation KW - Statistics KW - Statistics. KW - Methodology KW - Teaching and Learning International Survey KW - Education KW - Methodology. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:139677580 AB - This publication provides quantitative, policy-relevant information on the teaching and learning environment in schools in 23 countries and has a focus on lower secondary education. School effectiveness research consistently shows that the quality of the learning environment is the most important policy-malleable factor for positive student learning and student outcomes. In recognition of this, TALIS explores key policies and practices that shape the learning environment. TALIS illustrates the roles and functions that school leaders adopt within schools - often facing quite different circumstances - and examines how these roles support teachers in their work. Retaining and developing effective teachers is a priority in all school systems and TALIS examines how teachers' work is recognized, appraised and rewarded and how well the professional development needs of teachers are being addressed.--Publisher's description ER -