{"id":145,"date":"2021-03-14T12:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-14T06:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techinteach.com\/en\/?p=145"},"modified":"2025-02-27T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T09:25:17","slug":"the-rosenthal-experiment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techinteach.com\/en\/articles\/blogs\/the-rosenthal-experiment\/","title":{"rendered":"The Rosenthal Experiment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you ever  thought that  you have &#8216;an in born ability&#8217;  to read  someone&#8217;s face or predicting their behaviour  in the future. It could be  your new neighbor or a new student  in the class. There is a high chance that  your prediction  really came true. So it reinforced your belief that you can actually read faces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was put on research by <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Rosenthal_(psychologist)\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Robert_Rosenthal_(psychologist)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Robert Rosenthal<\/a>, a German-born American psychologist who called this &#8216;self-fulfilling prophecies&#8217;. His finding lead to what is called  &#8216;<strong>Pygmalion Effect<\/strong>&#8216;. Please see the video below to understand the concept better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Pygmalion Effect\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4aN5TbGW5JA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Full script &gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1_W5bteMAIzRZ-EaVlDo11XIMWEoShj1dWxeizYyk6wU\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pygmalion Effect &#8211; Google Docs<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pygmalion effect is a very effective motivational tool that teachers and parents can use to motivate students. This can be utilized in a positive way. You can read <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emergingedtech.com\/2020\/03\/get-students-to-perform-better-scientific-approach-pygmalion-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\">an article by Isabell Gaylord by clicking in this link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rosenthal Experiment and the Pygmalion Effect are two studies that investigate the impact of teacher expectations on student performance. The main difference between the two studies is their focus and methodology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Rosenthal Experiment<\/strong>, conducted by Robert Rosenthal and Lenore Jacobson in 1968, involved <em>telling teachers that certain students were expected to experience a significant intellectual growth spurt over the coming year<\/em>. The researchers found that these students performed better academically compared to their peers, even though there was <em>no actual difference in their abilities<\/em>. This study focused specifically on the impact of teacher expectations on student performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, <strong>the Pygmalion Effect<\/strong>, also known as the <strong>Rosenthal-Jacobson Effect<\/strong>, is a broader concept that encompasses the impact of expectations on performance across a variety of contexts, including education, sports, and the workplace. The study was conducted by Rosenthal and Jacobson, but it was based on the work of the Greek mythological figure Pygmalion. The Pygmalion Effect refers to the phenomenon where higher expectations lead to an increase in performance, and it is not limited to the teacher-student relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study took place in an elementary school, where Rosenthal and Jacobson selected a group of students and told their teachers that these students were \u201cintellectual bloomers\u201d \u2013 students with exceptional potential for academic achievement. In reality, the selected students were chosen at random and did not have any special abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The results of the experiment were surprising. The students who were labeled as \u201cintellectual bloomers\u201d showed significant improvement in their academic performance, compared to the control group of students who were not labeled as such. This improvement was not due to any actual change in the students\u2019 abilities, but rather to the teachers\u2019 expectations of their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Rosenthal experiment highlights the power of teacher expectations in shaping student achievement. It shows that when teachers have high expectations of their students, those students are more likely to succeed. This has important implications for teachers, as it suggests that their beliefs and attitudes can have a significant impact on their students\u2019 learning and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what does this mean for educators? It means that our beliefs and expectations of our students can have a profound impact on their academic performance. Teachers should aim to have high expectations for all students, regardless of their background or perceived ability level. We should provide a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that encourages students to succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it is important to note that having high expectations alone is not enough. Teachers must also provide appropriate support and guidance to help students reach their full potential. This includes providing challenging and engaging learning experiences, personalized instruction, and timely feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Overall, the Rosenthal experiment is a fascinating and valuable study that sheds light on the role of teacher expectations in student performance. It serves as a reminder that teachers\u2019 beliefs and attitudes can have a profound effect on their students, and that fostering positive expectations can be a powerful tool in promoting student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But we should also be cautious of its negative impact. As an educator or a parent, we should be very conscious about this in our daily life. Our behaviors towards a student or colleague or neighbor might be reflecting back and making our prophecies true. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Robert Rosenthal concluded<\/p>\n<cite><em>\u201cWhen we expect certain behaviors of others, we are likely to act in ways that make the expected behavior more likely to occur.\u201d<\/em><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More to read<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pygmalion_effect\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pygmalion_effect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2003\/01\/pygmalion-in-management\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/hbr.org\/2003\/01\/pygmalion-in-management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sproutsschools.com\/the-pygmalion-effect\/\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/sproutsschools.com\/the-pygmalion-effect\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jussim, L., &amp; Harber, K. D. (2005). <em>Teacher expectations and self-fulfilling prophecies: Knowns and unknowns, resolved and unresolved controversies. Personality and social psychology review<\/em>, 9(2), 131-155.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pekrun, R., Elliot, A. J., &amp; Maier, M. A. (2009). <em>Achievement goals and achievement emotions: Testing a model of their joint relations with academic performance. Journal of Educational Psychology<\/em>, 101(1), 115.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you ever thought that you have &#8216;an in born ability&#8217; to read someone&#8217;s face or predicting their behaviour in the future. 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