| Subject: | Education |
| Title: | The Impact of Teacher Expectations on Student Performance |
| Author(s) | Smruti Smaranika |
| Published on | 30th July 2024 |
| Published by | Lyceum India |
| Name of the Journal | Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences |
| Volume: 1, Issue: 2 | Pages: 22-26 |
| Original DOI (if any) | 10.5281/zenodo.13119008 |
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| Abstract: | This article investigates the influence of teacher expectations on student academic performance, drawing from extensive literature and empirical studies. It explores how teachers’ beliefs and perceptions about their students’ abilities can significantly affect educational outcomes through various psychological and pedagogical mechanisms. The concept of the self-fulfilling prophecy is examined in the context of classroom dynamics, highlighting the bidirectional nature of teacher-student interactions. The analysis includes the implications of both high and low expectations on student motivation, engagement, and achievement, emphasizing the critical role educators play in shaping learning experiences. Strategies for fostering positive expectations and mitigating negative biases are discussed to enhance educational equity and effectiveness. |
| Keywords: | Teacher expectations, student performance, self-fulfilling prophecy, educational outcomes, academic achievement, classroom dynamics |
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