Applying structural equation modelling to research on teaching and teacher education: Looking back and forward

An increasing number of studies applying structural equation modelling have been witnessed to the research on teaching and teacher education. This paper reviews 15 of 132 articles that use structural equation modelling as the main strategy of data analysis published in Teaching and Teacher Education from 1985 to 2020. The 15 articles touch on three themes of teaching and teacher education research, namely, teachers’ preparation and career choice, daily teaching and coping strategies, and continuous professional learning and change. Although structural equation modelling provides a plausible and powerful research tool, some room for improvement is identified in past studies, pointing to plausible directions for future studies.