The Pygmalion Effect Group Potato What is it

The Pygmalion Effect Group Potato

What is it? The Pygmalion Effect is a term to describe how a person consciously or subconsciously learns of an expectation and acts in a way that is consistent with that expectation. We form or learn of the expectation The expectation is communicated Behaviour is adapted to meet the expectation The expectation then becomes true For more information, here’s a You. Tube

How might we implement this in the DP? Opportunities Performance reviews Peer expectations Discussions with colleagues High standards for one another (performance based)

How might we implement this in the classroom? Opportunities Communicate realistic and flexible expectations Make a conscious effort to ensure that our interactions with students help to bring out a positive influence. Set out a clear plan for students Weaknesses Unrealistic goals set Stereotypes

How might we implement this in our everyday lives? Opportunities Waking positive mindset Setting realistic personal expectations Psychological - emotional support/intrinsic motivation

Resources Rosenthal R & Jacobson L. Pygmalion in the classroom: teacher expectation and pupils’ intellectual development. New York: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1968. 240 p. [Harvard Univ. , Boston, MA and South San Francisco Unified Sch. District, San Francisco, CA] THE PYGMALION STUDY - http: //www. education. com/reference/article/teacher-expectations/ YOUTUBE VIDEO! - https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=qdv. Ip-bij. Vk