Setting High Academic Expectations

Why is this important?

• Students need to believe they can succeed

• Teachers should treat all students equally, regardless of perceived ability level

• Setting high standards will cause students to produce better work

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjeRxW5QHZ

Setting High Academic Expectations

Right is Right

Setting high standards of correctness

Why does this matter?

Do not accept "almost-right" answers

Right!

When students hear "right," "yes," or another affirmative signal, they stop trying!

Helpful hints:

He already got the answer. I don't need to try.

I thought there was more to it...I guess not.

I was right!

If the answer is partially right, say that!

That's a great start. Can you take that a step further?

Probe for more information.

Repeat incorrect information, allowing students to correct mistakes

Source: https:://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asyV6aSVPE0

This video elaborates on different techniques teachers can use to establish the expectation of "right is right."

My Teaching

Why is this important?

Stretch It!

Students to need see connections between their knowledge areas and know that learning doesn't stop just because they were right.

Source: https:://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZv2Xpea77Q

More on "Stretch It!"

Follow up correct answers with new questions

How did you get that?

Can you come up with a better word?

Stupendous > Good

I will use high academic expectations to create a culture of hard work in my classroom. The three strategies I studied this week will help me engage students who may otherwise not participate as fully. All three of these techniques work to create a classroom where participation, dialogue, and learning are very highly valued. My goal is to create an environment where it is okay to make mistakes as long as you keep trying until you succeed. All three of these strategies will help my students succeed in my class and beyond.

Is there another correct answer?

Can you show me some evidence?

How does this relate to what we learned last week?

Format Matters!

By Elisha McLaughlin

Why does this matter?

All students should be given a chance to succeed.

Who is the main character in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Students should have the chance to learn correct grammar because this will ultimately afford them more opportunities.

Source: http://linguistics.ohio.edu/opie/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/grammar.jpg

If students speak too quietly, the rest of the class is deprived of their answer. Audibility is important for dialogue.

Answer A: "Scout Finch."

Answer B: "Scout Finch is the main character in To Kill A Mockingbird.

Be on the lookout for...

1. Grammatical format

2. Audible format

References

Haycock, Kati. (2013, May). Breaking the Glass Ceiling of Achievement for Low-Income Students and Students of Color. Retrieved from http://teachnowprogram.com/activity/candidate/id/672

Marzano, R. J. (2007). The Art an Science of Teaching. Retrieved from https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/platform-user-content/prod-copy/get_help_resources/activity_resources/module4/The_Art_and_Science_of_Teaching.pdf

Teach Like A Champion. (n.d.) Setting High Expectations. Retrieved from http://teachnowprogram.com/activity/candidate/id/672

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