The Relationship between the Teacher Qualities Perceived by Students and the Achievements of High and Low Socioeconomic Level Students

Abstract

Teacher qualities play a key role in students’ achievement. In general, however, disadvantaged students may not have as much opportunity to benefit from teacher support as advantaged students. Therefore, this study aims to find out the relationship between the teacher qualities and the achievements of high and low socioeconomic level students in math and science literacy, and reading. Data were obtained from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 results. The study is a quantitative analysis using a relational model, with a sample consisting of 25% low socioeconomic level students and 25% high socioeconomic level students. The findings of this study indicate a more positive impact of adaptive instruction, teacher-directed instruction, and disciplinary climate on high socioeconomic students than on low socioeconomic students. However, the impact of teacher cognitive feedback on both student groups' achievement in all domains is negative.