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What underlying cause often leads to a student's poor academic performance when they are labeled as 'low achievers' by their teachers?
When teachers think a student is low achiever, they often give less help and praise. Other options are incorrect because People often think a bad labe...
In the context of educational outcomes, the phenomenon where a teacher's expectations about a student's abilities ultimately influence the student's performance is known as a __________.
A self‑fulfilling prophecy means a belief about someone causes that person to act in a way that confirms the belief. Other options are incorrect becau...
High teacher expectations:Low student engagement :: Low teacher expectations:?
When teachers expect little, they give less help and praise. Other options are incorrect because Some think low expectations would free students to tr...
How might a teacher's expectations influence a student's academic performance in the context of self-fulfilling prophecies?
When a teacher believes a student can succeed, they often give more attention and useful feedback. Other options are incorrect because Skipping expect...
Arrange the following steps in the process of a self-fulfilling prophecy in an educational setting: A) Teacher's expectation is formed based on stereotypes, B) Student receives less attention and feedback, C) Student's belief in their ability is shaped, D) Student performs poorly as a result.
First, a teacher forms an expectation using stereotypes. Other options are incorrect because This order places the student's belief before the teacher...
How do teachers' expectations influence students' academic performance in the context of self-fulfilling prophecies?
When teachers think a student can succeed, they give more help and praise. Other options are incorrect because Low expectations are thought to spark r...
Which of the following statements accurately describe the impact of self-fulfilling prophecies in educational settings? Select all that apply.
When teachers expect more, they give more support, so students do better. Other options are incorrect because The idea that low‑achievers get the same...
In a school where a teacher believes that girls are generally less adept in math, she tends to give less attention to her female students during math lessons. Over time, how might this belief and behavior create a self-fulfilling prophecy among her students?
When the teacher gives fewer math clues and help to girls, they feel less confident. Other options are incorrect because The idea that girls will simp...
A teacher consistently praises a student for their intelligence, leading the student to believe they are exceptionally bright. As a result, the student works harder and performs better academically. This scenario can be classified as which of the following?
The teacher’s praise creates an expectation that the student is smart. Other options are incorrect because Stereotype threat involves worrying about c...
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