Teachers must communicate that what they are doing is important, that students can do it, and that they won’t give up on them. |
Key Issues in Effectively Communicating High Expectations
There are four issues central to understanding our role in relation to expectations: our clarity and conviction about what we want from students and have a right to expect, the communication of these expectations so students know what they are, the messages embedded in how we communicate to students, and the matching of those expectations to what is realistic and challenging for the students we have.
It is not enough to have high expectations; teachers must also communicate these expectations clearly and with conviction. |
Students who believe they can succeed are more likely to exert effort and engage with challenging tasks. |
The belief in the bell curve of intelligence is harmful; all students can achieve at high levels with the right conditions. |