Expectations States Theory
Berger, Joseph, Bernard P. Cohen, and Morris Zelditch. 1972.
Cohen, E., 1994 (p.34)
1. Status Characteristics
“They’re Everywhere!”
2. Task Appears
3. Activation of Expectations
Resulting in Status Order Effects
SS=SA+SP
4. Behavior Results
Unequal Talking and Working Together
Unequal Opportunities To Learn
Structures Inequitable Levels of Content Acquisition
5. Status Intervention Treatments
• Groupwork
• Rich Tasks
• Multiple Ability Treatment
• Assigning Competence Treatment
6. Behavioral Results
More Equal Talking and Working Together
More Equitable Opportunities To Learn
Higher Levels Of Content Acquisition For All