CLARIFYING AND MAKING EXPLICIT EXPECTATIONS AND THEIR IMPLICATIONS

 

WHAT DO I EXPECT STUDENTS IN MY CLASSES TO BE ABLE TO DO?

WHAT SEEMS TO HELP STUDENTS BE SUCCESSFUL IN MEETING THESE EXPECTATIONS?

WHAT SEEMS TO HINDER STUDENTS?

Problem solving

Practice - Behavior modification

Failure to pay attention

Read and comprehend assigned passages

Preview, make connections to other knowledge, guiding questions

Negative attitude about value of skill, about own abiliity because of past experience, outdatededness of material

Having assignments completed, having them completed in good form

Clear instructions, respect, modelling, follow up, consistency

Don't value, either students or parents, relation to grades, inconsistency among teachers

Readiness for class, be open to material/discussion

Having a routine, consistency; make class interesting

Baggage brought to class

Class participation

Structure

Life distractions

Comprehending what being taught

Paying attention, outlining, asking/answering questions

Not paying attention, engaging

Write clearly and concisely

Good models, feedback, revision

Lack of discipline, purpose uncertain, lack of background, inability to put thoughts on paper

Working in groups, stay focused

Give specific directions

No perceived value by students

Overcome belief that can't do

Reinforce successes despite earlier doubts

Self perception, past experience

Memorize important facts

Tell them it will be on test

Tell them will not be on test

Contrast to routine, structure, sleep, boredom: learn stuff so can be used down the way, keep interest/engagement

Group work, free writing, discussions, "switch it up" vs order

Too much structure

Attentive listening

Enhance listening skills, be prepared, sit still, focus

Fatigue, in class distractions

 

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