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ERIC Number: EJ197480
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978-Nov
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The Matthew Effect in the Classroom.
Burstall, Clare
Educational Research, v21 n1 p19-25 Nov 1978
Examines research evidence on the possible influence of student characteristics on teacher attitudes/behavior and influence of teacher classroom behavior on attitudes, aspirations, and achievements of students. Evidence drawn from small-scale observational studies, large-scale surveys, and laboratory experiments is discussed, and some implications for teacher training are noted. (Author/CSS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Expectation, Primary Education, Research Reviews (Publications), Student Attitudes, Student Characteristics, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Behavior, Teacher Influence
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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