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Teachers’ expectations help students to work harder, but can also reduce enjoyment and confidence – new research
Teachers’ expectations help students to work harder, but can also reduce enjoyment and confidence – new research

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Teachers’ expectations help students to work harder, but can also reduce enjoyment and confidence – new research

For many students, pressure and expectation are just another part of the school experience. There is pressure to perform certain tasks, conform to uniform standards and to achieve one’s full potential. Then there are the expectations – that students will do their homework, turn up on time, and perform to the best of their ability. [...]

By Generation Next|2019-10-04T10:22:39+10:00September 20th, 2019|Categories: Education|Tags: academic pressure, confidence, enjoyment of education, high expectations|0 Comments

40% Of High School Students Chronically Disengaged

Too often, strategies that adults use to boost student achievement — such as raising academic standards and giving high-stakes standardized exams — do not address the real reasons why students are disengaged. Even the most dedicated teachers and parents may be sending messages that leave children believing they don’t have what it takes to succeed. [...]