Author : Kristen Suzanne Wellman
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)
Book Synopsis Students' Perceptions on the Impact of Teacher Expectation Bias on Classroom College Readiness Opportunities by : Kristen Suzanne Wellman
Download or read book Students' Perceptions on the Impact of Teacher Expectation Bias on Classroom College Readiness Opportunities written by Kristen Suzanne Wellman and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As increasing emphasis is being placed on student college and career readiness, instructional approaches seek to develop content and skill proficiency. I gathered student perspectives on teacher expectations and instructional opportunities in core content classes in order to determine if expectation bias influences college readiness preparation in the classroom. Student academic self-concept and college readiness were examined alongside beliefs about teacher expectations and instructional opportunities in a conceptual framework for student perceptions. In this qualitative study, I utilized four focus groups of high school students from two cohorts to analyze perceptions across students from mostly on-level core classes and those from mostly advanced core classes. Findings showed students held high expectations of their own current and future performance, as well as perceived teachers generally hold high expectations, though this was shown through the development of relational capacity rather than instructional opportunities to develop college readiness skills or connect to students' future ambitions. The results of the study provide insight to educators seeking to create stronger connections for students between current educational experiences and future postsecondary opportunities.