Teacher Expectation Research: A Review with Implications for Classroom Instruction.

Cooper, Harris M.; Tom, David Y. H.

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ERIC Number: EJ307227

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

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Teacher Expectation Research: A Review with Implications for Classroom Instruction.

Cooper, Harris M.; Tom, David Y. H.

Elementary School Journal, v85 n1 p77-89 Sep 1984

Describes recent research about the influence of teacher expectations on student achievement. Different types of teacher expectations and expectation effects are defined, and evidence for the existence of these effects is examined. Research on how teacher expectations are communicated to students is summarized, and the implications of this research for teachers are discussed. (CB)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Improvement, Teacher Influence, Teacher Student Relationship

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

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