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Hamedani, MarYam G.; Darling-Hammond, Linda – Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education, 2015
The psychological, social, and emotional aspects of education have enjoyed increased attention in recent years as often termed "non-cognitive factors" and "soft skills" have gained traction in research, policy, and practice circles as major drivers of student achievement. This renewed attention represents an important shift, as…
Descriptors: Social Development, High Schools, High School Students, Student Empowerment
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Darling-Hammond, Linda; Holtzman, Deborah J.; Gatlin, Su Jin; Heilig, Julian Vasquez – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 2005
Recent debates about the utility of teacher education have raised questions about whether certified teachers are, in general, more effective than those who have not met the testing and training requirements for certification, and whether some candidates with strong liberal arts backgrounds might be at least as effective as teacher education…
Descriptors: Teacher Education, Teacher Certification, Teaching Experience, Teacher Effectiveness