Higher Expectations Chapter 16

I didn't know there was a term for what I believe and how I teach.  Pedagogy of Confidence is exactly what I bring to my classroom everyday.  Each year, I set an expectation that all of my students will learn and demonstrate growth, and I fully believe in my goal.  If a student does not learn, I believe there was an external cause for that (personal situations, classroom environment, societal situations, relationship gaps), I never presume that the student did not learn because they can't.  That is just a ridiculous thought for anyone going into teaching.  If you believe that, don't teach.  However, I believe there is more to this pedagogy than belief--actions, systems and a shift in perspective is included.  I agree with the text that it requires a shift from what is taught to how it is taught.  This chapter does a beautiful job of breaking down the steps of what must be done to take what is learned and apply it to everyday literacies.  I think that I need to do more with the Thinking Maps and making learning real in a more consistent manner.  What are your beliefs about students and learning?