A Sociolinguistic Approach to the Study of Teacher Expectations.

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Title: A Sociolinguistic Approach to the Study of Teacher Expectations.
Authors: Goodenough, Donald R., Weiner, Susan L.
Source: Discourse Processes. Oct-Dec78, Vol. 1 Issue 4, p373. 22p.
Subject Terms: *COMMUNICATIVE competence, *TEACHERS, *STUDENTS
Abstract: Examines the relationship between teachers' expectations on students' communicative competence and the skills involved in teachers' elicitation of information. Evaluation of responses compared with low expectancy students; Opportunities to participate in elicitation interactions; Differences in teachers' behavior.
Database: Academic Search Complete
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ISSN:0163853X
Published in:Discourse Processes
Language:English