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Expectations in the classroom

media type="youtube" key="eaUx80JGI0U?version=3" height="321" width="619" Making expectations clear Expectations are strong beliefs that someone should do or achieve something. Specifically, expectations in a classroom are vital. Kids need to know what is expected of them and that there are consequences for them not behaving as expected, etc. There are too many classrooms that have low expectations and kids need the consistency of expectations to do their best.

I chose expectations because I have found that so many people have such low expecations of kids and our students behavior and academic success reflects this. I grew up with very high expectations and have continued to have them for myself as I have become an adult. If we do not hold kids accountable and keep them to our expectations, how will they become groomed for success in their future whatever that may be.

Five things learned: 1. There are so many key factors when considering expectations.

2. Respect for everyone plays a large role in making people accountable and keeping to the expectations.

3. Expectations do not need to be complicated. The simpler they are, the clearer they will be and the students would be more likely to follow them.

4. Little successes can really benefit the students. If we celebrate the small things, then the kids will be more apt to be respectful of the expectations because they will feel like they can do it.

5. Sometimes student input can be a good way to go when making classroom expectations for behavior.

Top five resources:

1.Developing Classroom Expectations

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This website breaks down how to develop appropriate expectations by using four basic principles for planning classroom expectations. There is a list of eight questions to think about while developing such expectations.

***I give this site a 5 out of 5***

2. Setting Expectations

[] <span style="color: #800080; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">This is an excellent educational article giving scenarios to think about when setting expectations. It breaks down the time frame to teach the students about said expectations.

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%;">3. A high expectation classroom

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This is an excellent website that introduces the work of Larry Bell. Larry Bell has created a series of workshops talking about having high expectations in all classrooms. There are strategies talked about that includes creating a classroom culture of high expectations for every student. He Talks about bragging about small successes that your students makes, and never accepting excuses.

***I give this site a 4.5 out of 5***

4. A high expectation classroom for academics

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This article discusses how academics need to be set high for high student achievement. It looks at the current issues and talks about changes that need to be made.

*** I give this article a 4.25 out of 5***

5. Ron Clark academy

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Ron Clark is a great advocate of high expectations in the classroom. He creates a classroom culture like nobody has ever thought of.

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">6. High Expectations: Students learn to rise to the occasion

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<span style="color: #800080; font-family: "Arial Black",Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">This video does an exceptional job modeling what a high expectation classroom should look like and how the students respond. It is very informative!!

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