The Effect of High Expectations on second Language Learning

Expectations for learning specify what students should know and be able to do as they strive to achieve learning goals. Expectations of student achievement in the classroom and the subsequent effects of such expectations is a topic that has received acute attention for several decades. Many factors play a role in shaping how teachers form expectations of students and how students form expectations of themselves and their potential. Further, research has found how such expectations should be framed and communicated in order to maximize achievement .Research shows the strong relationship between expectations and student achievement across variations disciplines. Also the research has been conducted regarding the role of discipline specific classroom expectations in student academic achievement. Foreign language learners, faculty of teacher preparation programs, employees of professional development institutes, administrators and state teacher education policy makers will benefit from findings of the study by receiving a better understanding of the role of expectations in the foreign language classroom. Good gardeners are optimistic and patient. They are able to see the potential in those struggling young seedlings and enjoy watching them grow, develop and bloom. They give special tender loving care to those few plants that are struggling and not thriving. They don’t blame the plant when it’s not performing well; they check the growing conditions. Is the soil the plant is growing in suitable or does it need amending Does the plant need more water; does the plant need less water Does the plant need more sunshine; does the plant need less sunshine Good gardeners are good problem solvers. (Hartjes, E. 2009, December 9). In order to prepare students to be knowledgeable of a foreign language is of prime importance (Block & Cameron, 2002; Cates, 1990; Gallagher- Brett, 2005). How do make students continue learning a foreign language and make this learning a meaningful experience for them How to help students succeed in a foreign language The purpose of this study is to explore expectations of teachers and students in the English learning project and whose students had the highest achievement

کلیدواژه ها:

Self-fulfilling prophecy ، Teacher expectations ، Foreign Language ، Expectations ، Teacher Education ، Student Achievement