This may reflect students entering the classroom with certain expectations for their instructors (Helterbran, 2008; Pattison et al., 2011) and having higher expectations for a faculty member than they do for a GTA.
Sara Wilson, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, attests, "I wish I had known more about the importance of creating and sticking to clear, easy-to-follow, and rock-solid classroom rules and expectations that are set up the first day of class".
Within the first twenty days teachers must establish classroom routines and expectations that will either make or break the entire school year.
Improving learning in our schools -- putting quality teachers in the classroom and raising expectations -- will have a far longer impact on economic growth than a series of construction projects.
2) The classroom rules and expectations were clearly posted, and even though there is some controversy in the application of positive behavioral intervention systems (PBIS) the chart was clearly visible and most, if not all of the students were behaving well.
Our observations underscore the disconnect that exists between the preparation of students in the classroom and the expectations of the research workplace.
Furthermore, some undergraduates expressed that professor-led classrooms had higher expectations and were more serious than GTA-led classrooms, which some undergraduates indicated were more interactive and engaging.
We send our children into the classroom with an expectation that they will learn and succeed in core academic subjects, be given opportunities to explore their interests, and be prepared to enter college or a career upon graduation.
By tailoring education to the unique strengths every student brings to classrooms, setting boundless expectations, and providing appropriate support, all students can perform at the highest levels, developing a "pedagogy of confidence" that will serve them well for the rest of their lives.
