How do teachers communicate high expectations to their students?
Shane: One way of communicating high expectations is believing in us, showing us you think we’re capable of completing the task and fulfilling your beliefs. That means giving us more responsibility than you ordinarily might what some call challenging us. And it means giving us more say in our education, trusting us to make the right decisions about our learning, about our daily experiences at school. This would be a huge benefit to the entire student body, rather than a liability for teachers and the administration. Dalida: Some kids slack off in class, but a good teacher sees a student do something well and says, “See, you’re smart and you can succeed at this.” That makes you want to do better all the time. Humberto: Or the teacher sees you do something wrong, and says, “You’ll do better next time. It’s alright, I know that you’ll do better.” Dalida: Sometimes the best teachers are the toughest, the ones that are pushing you more. They know what you have to offer and they won’t settle
