The Evidence Based Education Podcast The Elements of Great Teaching – Dimension 2, Element 4
Jan 13, 2025
Explore the dynamic world of high expectations in education! Discover how creating a supportive environment empowers students to take risks and build resilience. The hosts dive into actionable strategies to foster student confidence through tailored communication and meaningful praise. Learn about the essential balance between challenge and trust, and how effective time management enhances classroom engagement. Plus, a playful twist as they compare elevating expectations to mountain climbing—it's all about reaching new heights together!
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Impact of High Expectations
- High expectations from teachers push all students toward high standards without bias or lowered expectations for any group.
- Balancing high challenge and high trust enables students to feel safe taking risks and learning from effort-controlled outcomes.
High Expectations Boost Outcomes
- High teacher expectations correlate strongly with better student outcomes through increased self-efficacy.
- Greater self-efficacy fosters resilience and confidence, essential for persisting in challenging learning.
Trainee Sets High Thinking Bar
- A trainee teacher pushed a Year 1 student to self-correct number formation by checking a number card.
- This approach raised expectations and encouraged the child to do more thinking independently.