Sociology
The Microsociology of Classroom Interaction and Educational Stratification
Quick fact
Lab experiments in the 1960s showed that when teachers were told that certain students were 'late bloomers' (actually randomly chosen), those students showed significantly greater intellectual growth, demonstrating that teacher expectations alone can alter student achievement.
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed how a teacher’s eye contact and tone of voice can shape an entire lesson? What if those tiny moments are quietly deciding who gets ahead in life?