Chapter 4: Creating a Culture of Success

"It's less like a grade and more like advice for next time. It makes you feel like she expects you to do well." p. 65

"You know they expect you to do well when you write some and they write comments on it." p.65

-This chapter discusses the importance of developing a comfortable learning atmosphere for all students to be successful in. Teachers must make sure they do not show favoritism to particular students, but strive to motivate all students to do well. Students must be given encouragement and support, but teachers must make sure to always push their students to improve. Providing feedback and constructive criticism to students is one way teachers can show they care about their students. It is important students know that teachers expect their best effort each day, and that teachers are always welling to help students with issues in and out of the classroom.