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Faculty Focus: Students' Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: Five Ways to Break the Cycle

The article  Students' Self-Fulfilling Prophecies: Five Ways to Break the Cycle  from Faculty Focus does a great job of identifying areas faculty can help students develop a positive self-image regarding their studies. In math classes I feel this issue is especially acute, given how many times students are unwilling to offer answers or solutions for fear of being labeled 'stupid' or worse. I do a few of the suggestions in my current setup: Provide opportunities for metacognition.  During the weekly binder checklists, and group quizzes, students have an opportunity to reflect on what they have learned and how. During nightly Check-Ins students are asked to think about the material from the day, and how well they know it.  Flip roles.  In using the POGIL roles every student has a responsibility, and occasionally will become the manager of the group that day. In addition to " Creating leadership roles empower students who feel disenfranchised. " it also p