Reflections of a Latina Student-Teacher: Refusing Low Expectations for Latina/o Students

This narrative provides a personal account of the author's student-teaching experience in a primarily Latina/o high school. In an analysis of the journal in which observations were during the experience, the following themes emerged: (a) high expectations before the semester, (b) conflicting me...

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Published in:American secondary education 2009-07, Vol.37 (3), p.70-79
Main Author: Cavazos, Alyssa G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College students
Colleges & universities
Data analysis
English (Second Language)
English as a second language
English language
English language learners
English teachers
Grade 11
Grade 5
High school students
High Schools
Higher education
Hispanic American Students
Hispanic people
Learning
Meetings
Public schools
School systems
Secondary education
Secondary school students
Secondary School Teachers
Secondary schools
Student Attitudes
Student Teacher Attitudes
Student Teaching
Teacher Expectations of Students
Teachers
Teaching Experience
Teaching Methods
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Summary:This narrative provides a personal account of the author's student-teaching experience in a primarily Latina/o high school. In an analysis of the journal in which observations were during the experience, the following themes emerged: (a) high expectations before the semester, (b) conflicting messages, (c) teachers' expectations for standard students, (d) low expectations, and (e) students' internalized expectations. Findings highlight the importance of having high expectations for all students. This narrative also provides personal reflections based on the author's experiences as an English language learner and as a student who was subjected to low expectations.
ISSN:0003-1003
2326-9618