The effects of teacher competence on student outcomes in elementary science education. The mediating role of teaching quality

Abstract: In this contribution, we investigate links between teacher competence, teaching quality, and student outcomes in elementary science education. Students' conceptual understanding and interest were measured during two teaching units in a pre-post design (1070 students, 54 classes). Results show that teacher competence (pedagogical content knowledge, self-efficacy, and teaching enthusiasm) was positively related to students' interest; self-efficacy was positively related to student achievement. Three dimensions of teaching quality (cognitive activation, supportive climate, and classroom management), which refer to the actual teacher-student-interactions in the classroom, mediated these relationships. These results help illuminate the mechanisms behind the effects of teachers on student outcomes. (DIPF/Orig.)

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch
• Notes: In: Teaching and teacher education 86 (2019) 102882, 51 S. ; ISSN: 0742-051x ; (DE-600)84097-x

Classification and Topics

• Classification: Erziehung, Schul- und Bildungswesen

Contributors, Places and Time

• Event: Veröffentlichung
• (where): Frankfurt
• (who): DIPF Frankfurt am Main, NP-Ablieferer
• (when): 2019
• Creator: Fauth, Benjamin ; Decristan, Jasmin ; Decker, Anna-Theresia ; Büttner, Gerhard ; Hardy, Ilonca ; Klieme, Eckhard ; Kunter, Mareike

Further information

• DOI: 10.25656/01:19149
• URN: urn:nbn:de:0111-pedocs-191491
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
• Last update: 14.08.2025, 11:03 AM CEST