The effect of improving teacher expectancy strategies on the attitudes and academic achievement of students in English course (An example of action research)

The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of teacher expectation on students' achievement and their attitudes towards English lesson and to increase the success and positive attitudes of the students. The study was carried out in a sample group consisting of 87 students, 43 sixth graders and 44 8th grade students attending a school in the city center of Düzce in the educational year of 2015-2016. While collecting data, "Teacher Expectation Scale" developed by the researcher, "Attitude Scale for The English Lesson" and 7 test exams prepared by MEB were used. The study was conducted for a total 48 hours in 12 weeks, 4 hours in a week. As a result of the study, it was revealed that teacher expectation influences the attitudes of the students towards the English lesson positively and increases their success.