Psychology
The Impact of Teacher Expectations on Student Motivation and Achievement
Quick fact
In the famous Pygmalion experiment by Rosenthal and Jacobson, kids randomly labeled as 'intellectual bloomers' ended up performing significantly better on IQ tests after their teachers were led to expect more from them.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever wondered why a teacher's simple comment, 'You're not good at math,' can stick with you for years? What if those words weren't just a reflection of your ability, but actually a force that shapes it?