2026 Thomas R. Guskey: Social Sciences and Humanities Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

D-Index & Metrics

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Social Sciences and Humanities	53	2226	2023	1073	962	161	21176

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World Ranking

Current World Ranking

National Ranking

Current National Ranking

Publications

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Social Sciences and Humanities

2226

2023

1073

962

161

21176

Social Sciences and Humanities

D-Index

Citations

21176

World Ranking

2226

National Ranking

1073

Research.com Recognitions

2009 - Fellow of the American Educational Research Association

Overview

Thomas R. Guskey is affiliated with the University of Kentucky in the United States and conducts research primarily in the social sciences, with a focus on education. Their work explores various aspects of student assessment, teaching practices, and educational reforms.

The main fields of study for Thomas R. Guskey include social sciences, with significant contributions in education, media technology, information systems and management, and developmental and educational psychology. The subfields of education are particularly prominent in their research portfolio.

Their research covers several key topics:

Student Assessment and Feedback
Reflective Practices in Education
Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Innovative Teaching Methods
Educational Technology and Assessment
Parental Involvement in Education
Diverse Education Studies and Reforms

Thomas R. Guskey's publication record includes recent papers such as:

"The Impact of Standards-Based Learning: Tracking High School Students' Transition to the University," 2020, NASSP Bulletin
"Can grades be an effective form of feedback?", 2022, Phi Delta Kappan
"Addressing inconsistencies in grading practices," 2024, Phi Delta Kappan

Other notable works authored or co-authored include:

"What do grades mean? Variation in grading criteria in American college and university courses," 2020, Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice
"Is standards-based grading effective?", 2022, Theory Into Practice

Common publication venues for their work are:

Phi Delta Kappan
NASSP Bulletin
Proceedings of the 2022 AERA Annual Meeting
Assessment in Education Principles Policy and Practice
Theory Into Practice

Frequent co-authors collaborating with Thomas R. Guskey include:

Laura J. Link
Anastasiya A. Lipnevich
Dana Murano
Jeffrey K. Smith
Matt Townsley

Thomas R. Guskey was awarded the title of Fellow of the American Educational Research Association in 2009.

Best Publications

Professional Development and Teacher Change

Thomas R. Guskey

3866
Citations
Staff Development and the Process of Teacher Change

Thomas R. Guskey

2067
Citations
Teacher efficacy, self-concept, and attitudes toward the implementation of instructional innovation☆

Thomas R. Guskey

1374
Citations
Teacher Efficacy: A Study of Construct Dimensions

Thomas R. Guskey;Perry D. Passaro

1191
Citations
Professional Development in Education: New Paradigms and Practices.

Thomas R Guskey;Alan Michael Huberman

1135
Citations
What Makes Professional Development Effective

Thomas R. Guskey

1100
Citations
What Works in Professional Development

Thomas R. Guskey;Kwang Suk Yoon

1058
Citations
Does It Make a Difference? Evaluating Professional Development

Thomas R. Guskey

835
Citations
A Century of Grading Research: Meaning and Value in the Most Common Educational Measure

Susan M. Brookhart;Thomas R. Guskey;Alex J. Bowers;James H. McMillan

504
Citations
Professional Development in Education: In Search of the Optimal Mix.

Thomas R. Guskey

375
Citations
How Classroom Assessments Improve Learning

Thomas R. Guskey

318
Citations
Measurement of the Responsibility Teachers Assume For Academic Successes and Failures in the Classroom

Thomas R. Guskey

298
Citations
The Influence of Change in Instructional Effectiveness Upon the Affective Characteristics of Teachers

Thomas R. Guskey

295
Citations
Analyzing Lists of the Characteristics of Effective Professional Development to Promote Visionary Leadership.

Thomas R. Guskey

292
Citations
Research on Group-Based Mastery Learning Programs: A Meta-Analysis

Thomas R. Guskey;Therese D. Pigott

276
Citations
Closing Achievement Gaps: Revisiting Benjamin S. Bloom's “Learning for Mastery”

Thomas R. Guskey

269
Citations
Context Variables that Affect Measures of Teacher Efficacy

Thomas R. Guskey

265
Citations
Exploring the Relationship between Staff Development and Improvements in Student Learning.

Thomas R. Guskey;Dennis Sparks

252
Citations
Staff Development and Teacher Change.

Thomas R. Guskey

233
Citations
Developing grading and reporting systems for student learning

Thomas R. Guskey;Jane M. Bailey

227
Citations
Results-Oriented Professional Development: In Search of an Optimal Mix of Effective Practices.

Thomas R. Guskey

221
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Susan M. Brookhart Duquesne University

Eric M. Anderman The Ohio State University

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