Positive Expectations Amanda Gardner EDE 302 Positive Expectations

Positive Expectations Amanda Gardner EDE 302

Positive Expectations • • • Humans have a success instinct Procedures Teach and Show Invite to learn 5 significant concepts

Success instinct • "An optimistic belief that whoever you teach or whatever you do will result in success of achievement. If you expect to be successful, you are constantly alert and aware of opportunities to help you be successful. “ • Students tend to learn as little or as much as their teachers expect. • Showing you have belief in their capabilities allows them to believe they are capable also.

Procedures • • Morning Entry Going to the cafeteria Using the restroom Traveling in the hallway Sharpening pencil Asking a question When absent • • • Attention signals Group work When finished early End of task clean-up End of Day Crisis Plan

Teach and Show • You are a walking, talking advertisement • We must teach and show: • • That we can be responsible for one another school is a place to gain knowledge school is a place to give and receive love school is a place to become successful “Every time you act, you validate who you are. ”

Teach and Show • Cooperative • Attentive • Respectful • Dependable • Supportive • Sit up • Listen • Ask and Answer questions • Nod your head • Track the speaker

Invite to Learn • Build relationships • Classroom environment • “The effective teacher is committed to seeing all people as able, valuable, responsible, and possessing untapped potential in all worthwhile areas of human endeavor. ”

5 significant concepts 1. Name 2. Please 3. Thank You 4. Smile 5. Love

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