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S0200 · hirsch_france_teacher_quality_2016 · registry identity

Teacher entry standards in France

Hirsch · 2016
study Hirsch's own2 occurrences across 2 books · load 4
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P13 — Educational outcomes are primarily determined by which ideas are dominant, not by funding, demography, or irresistible social forces; the…
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2016 · Why Knowledge Matters
The maintainance of high entry standards for French teachers before and after the 1989 reforms.
direct Teacher quality remained constant in France by all objective measures during the period of educational decline.
ch 7 · empirical_study · wkm:ch7_E26
Warrant (implicit): The quality of a teaching force is accurately reflected by the rigor of national entry standards and credentials rather than in-classroom performance metrics.
could fail ifTeacher effectiveness might decline due to burnout or decreased morale following reform, even if their initial 'quality' and credentials remain high.
2024 · The Ratchet Effect
Stability of French teacher entry standards and objective measures of teacher quality from 1987 to 2007.
direct Teacher quality in France remained high and constant throughout the period of achievement decline.
ch appendix-i · historical_example · re:chappendix-i_E25
Warrant (implicit): Maintaining high entrance requirements and standardized certifications ensures that the quality of classroom instruction remains constant over time.
could fail ifTeacher quality is not just a function of entry standards but also of the pedagogical methods they are forced to use; talented teachers may become less effective under a flawed curriculum.
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  • Hirsch (2016), text analysis
  • Hirsch, Why Knowledge Matters, Chapter 7