The Teacher does not Contribute to Building a High-Expectations School Culture

The Teacher does not Contribute to Building a High-Expectations School Culture

When a teacher does not use specific positive praise effectively, it results in greater behavioural challenges, less student engagement, and a more negative classroom culture. Students learn that they can get the teachers attention when they behave inappropriately.  

The problem is compounded.  

The teacher does not: 

• create a classroom environment that reflects the school vision, values and expected behaviours
• have high expectations for students regarding their engagement and learning
• model positive high expectations for their students
• demonstrate commitment to mastery of effective teaching or maximise the educational outcome for their students.