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Download full textSwift, J. Nathan – 1982
This investigation focused on teachers' questioning skills and the use of wait time (length of pauses after questions). A sample of 40 experienced middle school science teachers from 5 suburban school districts in 1 central New York State county was divided into 4 treatment groups of 10 teachers each. One group received instruction in wait time…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Discussion, Electronic Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMcCormick, Theresa E.; Noriega, Tino – Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership, 1986
The article describes different types of teacher expectations and expectation effects, particularly on minority students. Evidence for the existence of expectation effects is reviewed. Descriptions of behaviors associated with teacher expectations are summarized and recommendations are made for enhancing the learning environment for all students.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Communication, Feedback, Interaction
