Why does it matter?
The YouthTruth Survey question “How many of your teachers believe that you can get a good grade if you try?” gets at something that is at the heart of high-quality student-teacher relationships and equity. Students’ perception of their teacher’s expectations for them is crucial when it comes to students’ self-confidence and academic performance.
Students are affected by what teachers expect of them
Explore YouthTruth’s research and resources on the importance of teacher expectations.
Learn about the history and research behind the “The Pygmalion Effect” and the profound impact of avoiding labels and referring to all of your students simply as “learners.”