The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.

Taylor, Gene

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ERIC Number: EJ384487

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy.

Taylor, Gene

Winds of Change, v2 n3 p38-40 Fall 1987

Cites studies linking teachers' expectations of students to students' performance. Expectations especially affect American Indian students as smallest and poorest of minorities. Defines good teachers as having positive belief systems and practices and offering students cheer and encouragement. Includes suggestions, anecdotal material. (TES)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, American Indian Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Failure, Individual Development, Low Achievement, Minority Group Children, Morale, Performance, Prediction, Stereotypes, Success, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Expectations of Students

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Language: English

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