Writing and Language Studies Faculty Publications and Presentations
Reflections of a Latina Student-Teacher: Refusing Low Expectations for Latina/o Students
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Summer 2009
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Cavazos, A. G. (2009). Reflections of a Latina Student-Teacher: Refusing Low Expectations for Latina/o Students. American Secondary Education, 37(3), 70–79.
Publication Title
American Secondary Education
Comments
American Secondary Education © 2009 Dwight Schar College of Education, Ashland University Not open access.