Teacher's Pet -

Strong relationships with mentors translate directly into stellar letters of recommendation for college or jobs. 🛑 The Disadvantages

Favored students are often given the benefit of the doubt, more leniency on deadlines, and easier access to extra credit. Teacher's Pet

The label is rarely just about getting good grades. It often involves a specific set of behaviors and perceptions: It often involves a specific set of behaviors

There are two distinct types of "pets." The first is the competent leader who is genuinely engaged and high-achieving. The second is the compliant flatterer who actively seeks favor through excessive helpfulness and rule-following. Teachers, being human, are susceptible to implicit biases

Research shows that humans make first impressions in a fraction of a second. Teachers, being human, are susceptible to implicit biases based on a student's enthusiasm or compliance.

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