Self-fulfilling prophecy Archives

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Pygmalion Effect in Education: 60 Years On

20th Nov 2025 by @TeacherToolkit

Reading time, 3 minutes: Do teacher expectations unintentionally shape student success?

Teacher standing in classroom engaging students with high expectations and belief in their potential

Teacher Expectations Shape Student Outcomes

17th Nov 2025 by @TeacherToolkit

Reading time, 3 minutes: Are teachers unknowingly limiting student achievement?

Great Expectations: The Pygmalion Effect

31st Oct 2017 by @TeacherToolkit

Reading time, 3 minutes: Can a teacher’s expectations make or break progress?

Pygmalion Teacher and Expectancy-Effect

8th Oct 2013 by @TeacherToolkit

Reading time, 9 minutes: ‘Students’ progress can be hindered and limited by expectation’. How accurate is this statement in your own experience? In your own school? Or with colleagues you know elsewhere?