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High expectations relationships

Activity: Reflect upon the kinds of relationships we want to develop with our students.

School, home and community partnerships and how this applies to the classroom.

Review the concepts, activities and assessment tasks in Topic 1.

Having high expectations is essential to achieve successful learning outcomes.

Activity: Consider the impact of praise and positive reinforcement on teaching and learning.

Activity: Reflect upon what you expect from your students.

Suggested readings for Topic 1: High expectations

Challenge your thinking and perceptions of achievement gaps between students.

Consider descriptions of the characteristics of effective teachers of Aboriginal adolescents.

Reflect on how your expectations of students impact on learning and teaching outcomes in your classroom.