The Effects of the Toyota Production System on Student Academic Performance

Can schools use relevant data to enhance student test scores and teacher efficacy by using the Toyota Production System model? Components of this study evaluated fifth-grade student math Pennsylvania System of School Assessment scores, 4Sight Benchmark Assessment scores, and changes in teacher efficacy, as indicated by the Ohio State Teacher Efficacy Scale. The independent variables used to stimulate change are the Toyota Production System design for instruction and teacher training using Toyota Production System principles. Results did not indicate significant statistical changes in the Toyota Production System group's Pennsylvania Systems of School Assessment scores, or 4Sight scores, as compared to the control group. Teacher efficacy for the Toyota Production System group did show trends of improvement when compared to control group; however, the results were not statistically significant. This study creates an excellent foundation from which to base future studies of Toyota Production System in education; as the results from the descriptive portion and teacher interview indicate considerable amounts of learning for the Bedford School District and the implementation teacher.

Name thesis:degree_name

EdD

Level thesis:degree_level

Immediate Access

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program for Education Leaders (IDPEL)

Year dc:date.available

2008

Author dc:creator

• Webb, Danny Ray

Contributors dc:contributor

• James E. Henderson
• Carol S. Parke
• Helen C. Sobehart

• Student math performance
• Toyota

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/1344

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dsc.duq.edu:etd-2360