Then, it means the teacher treats the pupil accordingly acting as if the predications are already true. The pupils internalise the teacher’s expectations of their self-concept so that they actually become the kind of pupil that the teacher believed them to be when labelling. If the teacher believes that a pupil will fail, they more than likely will fail because they have been labelled to be a ‘failure’. Although, this is not always the case, some people will also be labelled like a failure but they will try and prove the teachers wrong and will try their hardest to pass
Least restrictive principle The ethos of the setting is important, we need to consider the rules (too many, too strict, no rules etc..) Do we give enough responsibility to children? Do they get enough freedom? Reinforcing positive behaviour Children are more influenced by positive reinforcement than by punishment. Good behaviour is more likely to be repeated if it is rewarded in some way. Timing is very important, we need to give a reward (praise, stickers, extra attention) straight after they have done something good, otherwise it will be forgotten by the child very quickly.
However, it is important that these reasons link closely to the young person in order to be able to relate and appreciate these reasons. Showing the young person these reasons in a real life example of someone of a similar demographic may also help motivate the person. The young person also states that they are ‘no good at it’. Relating this to the Weiner’s model would show that they are attributing their failure to internal factors such as their own ability. This would suggest that the performer is experiencing learned helplessness.
It can leave the participant feeling bad with seemingly no way forward. Verbalising and exploring a learners thoughts can assist them gain a positive perspective of their own work and ability and will also help identify problem areas, therefore providing both the teacher and the learner with the ability to develop e.g. asking a learner where they think they did well and where they think they could improve. Some situations in which constructive feedback is required can include; ongoing performance discussions, providing specific performance pointers, following up on teaching discussions, providing correct guidance, providing a learner with consequences of their behaviour. Clues at when constructive feedback is needed can be when a learner asks for your opinion on how they are doing, this can be a 'cry for help' from a learner.
In Learning, Styles, Freedom and Oppression, Simon Benlow addresses a popular educational trend “learning styles”. The trend asserts that every student can be categorized into a particular group according to his or her supposed style of learning. The purpose of this argument is that Simon Benlow thinks that the trend learning styles is rubbish because it is telling people especially young children what kind of learner they are and how they should interpret information. The arguer wants his audience to think and act differently towards this trend because it sets out for some people that if they are one type of learner they should only interpret information given to them in a particular way. Therefore he wants his audience to have an open mind when it comes to learning styles and participating in a learning style quiz.
Some may think that learning is solely associated with school and or specific training regimens. Some people say they hate learning new things yet they know how to use all the latest technical devices. Even the defiant teenager who refuses to cooperate in class or participate in the discussion is learning. He or she is testing the instructor. If the instructor reacts by yelling or attempting to force the student, he or she is learning they can gain attention or control of the classroom through their behavior.
o You thoughts/analysis/commentary is essential. This is the part of the essay where you show what you know and can infer and decipher from the text. ▪ Example: Ironically, Clarisse is considered “anti- social” by the school system because she is different from the other children. Schools should be teaching the children individuality and freethinking, but in this society that is deplorable and completely unacceptable. Bradbury is sure to include this criticism to emphasize the destruction that an oppressive society has on the children.
Labelling is where a teacher (or another adult) will give a student a name that is in relation to their personality or ability. This can be positive or negative, for example, bright boy or troublemaker. Underachievement can be said to be anything under a C grade for GCSE’s or not meeting your target grade. Some sociologists agree with the statement as they say that students feel that teachers will determine their future. If they are labelled as being ‘stupid’ early on in their career then they will be placed in the lower sets and streams.
Spending time going through the learning activities and seeing how children have responded to a certain task or question, can really help change it for future activities. It is also important to look back at the learning objects so you can measure what the children have learned. It is important to have clear objectives at the planning stage, in order to evaluate whether pupils have achieved them after the lesson. If children have rushed through the activity and then looked bored then it would be obvious that the task was a bit too easy and not really suitable or beneficial for that group. Therefore you would need to try and make it more engaging and stimulating, perhaps by making it more difficult or time-consuming so the students really have to work to complete it.
More so, it is being done internally by teachers (Falk, 616). The stakes are so high they manipulate test results by keeping certain students out of the testing environment. It has been reported that kids were purposely held back so that their performance will not bring down the test scores that the more intelligent students submit. I agree with that Lindsay Jillson argues about how standardized testing has jeopardized a student’s future because of the sanctions that are given to them for being less intelligent. I just do not understand why the main focus of our education has to be all about test.