Date of Award
8-1984
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
Sociology
First Advisor
Dr. Lewis Walker
Second Advisor
Dr. Edsel Erickson
Third Advisor
Dr. Martin Ross
Abstract
This study investigates the influence of perceived teacher and parent expectations on student achievement. Additionally, variations in perceived expectations were measured for students with different sex, race, and socioeconomic background. The sample population consisted of 283 tenth-grade students in a large midwestern school district. Results indicate that students with higher teacher and parent perceived expectations score higher on standardized tests of reading achievement. Furthermore, student perception of teacher and parent expectation varied directly with socioeconomic status.
Access Setting
Dissertation-Open Access
Recommended Citation
Zollweg, William, "The Influence of Perceived Teachers' and Parents' Expectations on Student Achievement" (1984). Dissertations. 2399.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/dissertations/2399