Internal Factors Affecting Achievement

Analyze complex internal school processes that directly affect educational achievement.
Evaluate the significant impact of teacher labelling on students, referencing the work of Hargreaves.
Explain the concept of the hidden curriculum and critically assess its underlying effects on student learning and behaviour.
Assess the long-term consequences of streaming and banding on overall student performance.
Describe the formation of anti-school sub-cultures and their detrimental impact on achievement, with reference to the work of Willis.
Analyze how varied teacher expectations directly influence educational outcomes, incorporating the work of Ball.
Understand the psychological mechanism and educational effects of the self-fulfilling prophecy.

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