Influence of teacher professional knowledge for teaching science topics on student achievement

This project aims to look at the effects of interventions to improve teacher professional knowledge for teaching science.

Project dates: 2014-2016

Grants and funding: NRF (National Research Foundation, South Africa)

Budget: Grant funding ZAR$1,201,900 (AUD$123,215)

The main purpose will be to focus on student achievement to evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions.

Key people

Researchers

  • Rollnick, M.
  • Davidowitz, B.
  • Toerien, R.

International collaborator

  • Bertram, A
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.