Four

The knowledge that having high expectations for students helps them to achieve is nothing new. But how exactly does this translate into teacher practices? And if we do have high expectations, how do we provide students with the right support at the right time? The next two weeks investigate these questions and pose some possible answers.


 * Readings**
 * Jackson: Chapter 3
 * Read this [|tip] sheet from Jackson's website.


 * Tasks**
 * View the lecture--this week found in Slideshare, or just by clicking on the viewer below.
 * Watch the Jackson [|interviews] Parts 9, 10, and 11 (you'll have to scroll down the page to find them).
 * View the Pygmalion video below--mostly because it's a cute way to have students demonstrate their understanding of a topic.
 * Post a favorite quote or resource to the Quotables wiki page. No table this time; just put your initials behind your item. Some of you have already been doing this! Thanks!
 * Participate in the Discussion Board--one response, two replies.

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