EPSY 231: Expectation Setting
Observe/discuss how the teacher:
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introduces and explains expectation
reinforces expectation
monitors implementation of expectation.
Expectation/guideline
How expectation implemented
Monitoring
E.g. Protocols for discussion
 all expected to participate
 one person speaking at a time
 wait time encouraged
 no hands up – teacher will call on student
Pair work discussing how students like to be
treated in discussions.
Sharing of ideas and recorded on board.
Ideas categorised under headings.
Headings became the basis of guidelines for
discussion eg. respect for others, which then
had subheadings showing what that meant.
Teacher made chart of guidelines.
Continually referred to it throughout class
discussions.
Praise given with reference to chart.
Intervention when necessary with reference to
chart.
Expectation/guideline
How expectation implemented
Monitoring