Expectations held by the special education teacher can be transmitted unconsciously to, and accurately interpreted by, the pupils. These expectations can serve as cues for modifying the behavior of the child whose achievement will accelerate or decelerate accordingly. Teacher expectancies can be inferred from their manner of interacting with their pupils. If more achievement were expected of special class pupils, more achievement might possibly occur.
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