This document discusses diversity and culture in education. It covers several topics:
1. It defines key terms like culture, ethnicity, race, and examines how student diversity in areas like socioeconomic status, gender, ethnicity, and race can impact learning.
2. It looks at challenges faced by students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and the role poverty can play in academic achievement.
3. Issues around race and ethnicity are explored, including stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination, and stereotype threat and how they relate to student learning and achievement.
4. Gender identity, roles, and bias are defined and the document notes the importance of equitable education for all students regardless of these factors.
5. Overall
This document provides an overview of cognitive development theories including Piaget's stages of development and Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective. It discusses brain development and the implications of cognitive theories for teaching. Key points include Piaget's four stages of development, from sensorimotor to formal operations, and how children's thinking changes at each stage. Vygotsky emphasized social learning and the zone of proximal development. The document also reviews brain structure and function, how experience shapes development, and lessons from cognitive theories that can inform teaching practices.
This document discusses physical, social, and moral development from childhood through adolescence. It covers major theories and concepts, including:
- Physical development trends at different ages, challenges like obesity and eating disorders.
- Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model of development being influenced by families, parenting styles, peers, teachers, and broader societal contexts.
- Erikson's psychosocial stages, with identity formation being a key task of adolescence.
- The importance of social relationships, including attachment, friendships, peer influences, and the role of teachers in supporting students' development.
This document outlines learning objectives and content for a chapter on learner differences and learning needs. It discusses theories of intelligence, including labeling students and measuring intelligence. It also covers creativity, learning styles, legal protections for students with disabilities or gifts, and addressing the needs of students with learning challenges or who are gifted. The content explores concepts like multiple intelligences, stereotypes around labeling, assessing creativity, and encouraging creativity in the classroom.
The document discusses how sex hormones influence reproductive and sexual behavior. It describes the organizing effects of sex hormones during early development which determine the development of male or female anatomy. It also discusses the activating effects of sex hormones which can occur throughout life and influence sexual behavior and pleasure. The document also examines gender identity, sexual orientation and their biological basis.
Piaget theory for Cognitive Development by Bidita RahmanBidita Rahman
Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.
Cognitive development refers to how a person perceives, thinks, and gains an understanding of his or her world through the interaction of genetic and learned factors. Among the areas of cognitive development are information processing, intelligence, reasoning, language development, and memory.
Historically, the cognitive development of children has been studied in a variety of ways. The oldest is through intelligence tests, such as the widely used Stanford Binet Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test first adopted for use in the United States by psychologist Lewis Terman (1877–1956) in 1916 from a French model pioneered in 1905. IQ scoring is based on the concept of "mental age," according to which the scores of a child of average intelligence match his or her age, while a gifted child's performance is comparable to that of an older child, and a slow learner's scores are similar to those of a younger child. IQ tests are widely used in the United States, but they have come under increasing criticism for defining intelligence too narrowly and for being biased about race and gender.
This document summarizes a presentation on socioemotional development in middle and late childhood. It covers four main topics: 1) the nature of emotional and personality development, including self-concept, moral development, and gender differences; 2) changes in parenting and families such as decreased parent involvement and increased numbers of stepfamilies and latchkey children; 3) changes in peer relationships such as the increasing importance of peers, different peer statuses (popular, rejected), and risks of bullying; and 4) aspects of schools and their importance for socioemotional development.
Clinical psychology has evolved from a focus on assessment and diagnosis to also include prevention and intervention methods. Early views attributed mental illness to demonic possession but thinkers like Hippocrates and Pinel emphasized natural causes and humane treatment. Formal psychological testing and assessment developed in the late 1800s and expanded during World Wars to evaluate recruits. Psychotherapy origins included Freudian psychoanalysis but behaviorism and cognitive-behavioral approaches later became prominent evidence-based interventions. Clinical psychology now emphasizes both the scientific study of psychopathology and assessment/treatment of those with emotional/behavioral problems.
The document discusses several key issues regarding culture in clinical psychology:
1) It outlines recent U.S. demographic trends showing an increasingly diverse population, particularly in some cities. 2) It emphasizes that psychologists must incorporate cultural factors into their theories and therapies to be effective for all clients. 3) Multiculturalism is argued to be the defining issue of the current generation in psychology. 4) Culture shapes how clients understand and express mental health issues.
5) Recent professional efforts have focused on making psychology more culturally competent, including revisions to ethical codes, assessments, the DSM, and training standards. Cultural competence requires awareness of one's own biases, knowledge of diverse cultures, and adapting skills appropriately.
This document provides an overview of cognitive development theories including Piaget's stages of development and Vygotsky's sociocultural perspective. It discusses brain development and the implications of cognitive theories for teaching. Key points include Piaget's four stages of development, from sensorimotor to formal operations, and how children's thinking changes at each stage. Vygotsky emphasized social learning and the zone of proximal development. The document also reviews brain structure and function, how experience shapes development, and lessons from cognitive theories that can inform teaching practices.
This document discusses physical, social, and moral development from childhood through adolescence. It covers major theories and concepts, including:
- Physical development trends at different ages, challenges like obesity and eating disorders.
- Bronfenbrenner's bioecological model of development being influenced by families, parenting styles, peers, teachers, and broader societal contexts.
- Erikson's psychosocial stages, with identity formation being a key task of adolescence.
- The importance of social relationships, including attachment, friendships, peer influences, and the role of teachers in supporting students' development.
This document outlines learning objectives and content for a chapter on learner differences and learning needs. It discusses theories of intelligence, including labeling students and measuring intelligence. It also covers creativity, learning styles, legal protections for students with disabilities or gifts, and addressing the needs of students with learning challenges or who are gifted. The content explores concepts like multiple intelligences, stereotypes around labeling, assessing creativity, and encouraging creativity in the classroom.
The document discusses how sex hormones influence reproductive and sexual behavior. It describes the organizing effects of sex hormones during early development which determine the development of male or female anatomy. It also discusses the activating effects of sex hormones which can occur throughout life and influence sexual behavior and pleasure. The document also examines gender identity, sexual orientation and their biological basis.
Piaget theory for Cognitive Development by Bidita RahmanBidita Rahman
Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem-solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood.
Cognitive development refers to how a person perceives, thinks, and gains an understanding of his or her world through the interaction of genetic and learned factors. Among the areas of cognitive development are information processing, intelligence, reasoning, language development, and memory.
Historically, the cognitive development of children has been studied in a variety of ways. The oldest is through intelligence tests, such as the widely used Stanford Binet Intelligence Quotient (IQ) test first adopted for use in the United States by psychologist Lewis Terman (1877–1956) in 1916 from a French model pioneered in 1905. IQ scoring is based on the concept of "mental age," according to which the scores of a child of average intelligence match his or her age, while a gifted child's performance is comparable to that of an older child, and a slow learner's scores are similar to those of a younger child. IQ tests are widely used in the United States, but they have come under increasing criticism for defining intelligence too narrowly and for being biased about race and gender.
This document summarizes a presentation on socioemotional development in middle and late childhood. It covers four main topics: 1) the nature of emotional and personality development, including self-concept, moral development, and gender differences; 2) changes in parenting and families such as decreased parent involvement and increased numbers of stepfamilies and latchkey children; 3) changes in peer relationships such as the increasing importance of peers, different peer statuses (popular, rejected), and risks of bullying; and 4) aspects of schools and their importance for socioemotional development.
Clinical psychology has evolved from a focus on assessment and diagnosis to also include prevention and intervention methods. Early views attributed mental illness to demonic possession but thinkers like Hippocrates and Pinel emphasized natural causes and humane treatment. Formal psychological testing and assessment developed in the late 1800s and expanded during World Wars to evaluate recruits. Psychotherapy origins included Freudian psychoanalysis but behaviorism and cognitive-behavioral approaches later became prominent evidence-based interventions. Clinical psychology now emphasizes both the scientific study of psychopathology and assessment/treatment of those with emotional/behavioral problems.
The document discusses several key issues regarding culture in clinical psychology:
1) It outlines recent U.S. demographic trends showing an increasingly diverse population, particularly in some cities. 2) It emphasizes that psychologists must incorporate cultural factors into their theories and therapies to be effective for all clients. 3) Multiculturalism is argued to be the defining issue of the current generation in psychology. 4) Culture shapes how clients understand and express mental health issues.
5) Recent professional efforts have focused on making psychology more culturally competent, including revisions to ethical codes, assessments, the DSM, and training standards. Cultural competence requires awareness of one's own biases, knowledge of diverse cultures, and adapting skills appropriately.
The document discusses physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development across the adult lifespan from emerging adulthood through late adulthood. It covers topics such as emerging adulthood between ages 18-25, markers of adulthood, adjustment strategies for emerging adults, periods of adult development including early, middle and late adulthood, physical and cognitive changes associated with each period, and socioemotional development and challenges according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.
This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 15 of The Personality Puzzle, which discusses learning-based approaches to explaining personality, including behaviorism and social learning theory. It covers the basic principles of behaviorism, classical and operant conditioning, and criticisms of punishment. For social learning theory, it discusses the work of Dollard and Miller on habit hierarchies and frustration-aggression, as well as Rotter, Bandura, and Mischel's cognitive-affective personality system approach. The document aims to explain how learning principles can be applied to understand personality and behavior.
The auditory center is involved with auditory processing, phonological processing, and detecting language. Healthy full-term infants are able to distinguish their native language at four months old. The Heschl's gyrus (BA 41) and Brodmann area (BA 42) are the two specialized area in the auditory center and are located in the posterior superior temporal gyrus. The left Heschl's gyrus, planum temporal, and superior temporal sulcus become asymmetric during the third trimester of gestation. The Wernicke's area, planum temporale, posterior inferior temporal gyrus, angular gyrus, supramarginal gyrus, and Broca's area are involved with phonological processing.
Cognitive development refers to how children learn to think and reason through actively exploring their environment, trying new ideas, and observing the results. Jean Piaget identified four stages of cognitive development - sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational - which show how children's thinking skills progress from learning through senses alone to abstract thought. Lev Vygotsky emphasized that social interaction plays a key role in children's cognitive growth, as adults provide scaffolding to support children's developing skills. Cognitive development involves changes in thinking, reasoning, and understanding related to age and experience. Adults foster cognitive growth by encouraging children's natural curiosity and allowing them to construct their own knowledge.
This document discusses characteristics of middle age between approximately ages 40-65. Physically, people experience a loss of vigor, declining health and increased diseases. Cognitively, fluid intelligence and information processing decline while crystallized intelligence and expertise remain constant. During middle age, people experience an increased focus on religion, meaning of life, and assessing their careers and work. They may make career changes due to globalization, technology advancements or downsizing, and consider early retirement. This allows for more leisure time to enjoy and understand themselves while accounting for physical changes.
Children in late childhood spend less time at home and more time outside with peers. They develop a stronger sense of self-competence and perspective-taking abilities. Emotional intelligence also increases, including skills like self-awareness, self-control, understanding others' emotions, and resolving problems. Close peer relationships and family support are important for socio-emotional development during this stage.
Developmental psychology examines how humans grow and change over the lifespan. The document discusses several key topics:
1. It describes Piaget's stages of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.
2. It discusses Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, including identity vs. role confusion in adolescence as individuals search for self-identity.
3. It notes physical changes in adolescence like puberty and secondary sex characteristics as well as brain development, and the importance of social relationships during this period.
The document discusses various topics related to human development from a biological and evolutionary perspective. It covers genetic foundations of development including genes, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. Prenatal development is examined including the stages of prenatal development and potential hazards. Birth processes are outlined as well as methods of childbirth and factors that can impact low birthweight and preterm infants.
This document provides an overview of neuroscience and the nervous system. It discusses the structure and function of neurons, how they communicate via neurotransmitters, and the basic anatomy and physiology of the brain and nervous system. Key points covered include the peripheral and central nervous systems, the endocrine system, and structures within the brain like the cortex, limbic system, and hemispheres. It also discusses various techniques for studying the brain like EEG, PET scans, and MRI scans.
A short presentation created as a course requirement in Educational Psychology. It includes discussion about cognitive and language development, child development, developmental issues, its proponents, and theories.
Individuals differ in their development and traits due to hereditary and environmental factors. The two major factors that influence individual differences are heredity and environment. Hereditary factors like intelligence, physical condition, aptitudes, sex, age, and temperament are inherited and can affect an individual's development. Environmental factors like family background, community background, and school experiences also impact development and learning. Individual differences emerge as children progress through different stages of development at uneven rates depending on these hereditary and environmental influences.
This document discusses child language development and acquisition. It defines key concepts like speech, language, first language acquisition and second language acquisition. It outlines the different stages of child language development from pre-linguistic to later multi-word stages. Milestones of speech and language development are provided for different age ranges. The differences between language acquisition and language learning are explained, with the conclusion that language learning is important for assessment as it allows one to communicate effectively and opens up educational and job opportunities.
Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst who developed theories about how social and cultural conditions, especially childhood experiences, shape personality. She believed that people whose needs for love and affection are not satisfied in childhood develop basic anxiety and hostility towards their parents. Horney identified three neurotic strategies people use to cope: moving towards people, moving against people, and moving away from people. She argued that normal individuals flexibly use all three strategies, while neurotics rigidly adhere to just one.
This document summarizes language development across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. It discusses the key components and rule systems of language, how language develops in infants and children, the influence of biological and environmental factors, and changes in language abilities through adolescence and adulthood.
This presentation contains information regarding gifted students and tips for teachers with respect to providing gifted students appropriate educational opportunities.
This document outlines the stages of translating and adapting instruments across cultures and languages. It discusses:
1) Having documents translated independently by 2 translators and synthesizing the translations.
2) Evaluating the synthesized version with experts and the target population for comprehension.
3) Conducting back translations to check for consistency with the original.
4) Pilot testing the adapted instrument.
5) Validating the adapted instrument through statistical analyses like confirmatory factor analysis to ensure it measures the same constructs as reliably as the original. Cross-cultural validation is important for meaningful comparisons between groups.
Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Stages of DevelopmentGlenn Villanueva
Sigmund Freud believed that children progress through multiple psychosexual stages of development from birth through adulthood. These stages include the oral stage from birth to 18 months where pleasure comes from sucking, the anal stage from 18 months to 3 years focused on bowel and bladder control, the phallic stage from 3 to 6 years where the genitals become the erogenous zone and the Oedipus complex can occur, and the latency stage from 6 years to puberty when sexual motivations recede and social skills are developed. According to Freud, successfully completing each stage results in healthy psychological development and adjustment.
Late childhood: meaning, characteristics and hazardsAtul Thakur
Late childhood spans ages 6 to puberty. This stage sees significant physical growth as well as cognitive and social-emotional development. Children develop skills in various areas like self-care, social interaction, academics, and play. They spend more time in peer groups and friendships become important. Hazards during late childhood can be physical, psychological, or related to social relationships and development. Effective guidance is needed to help children through this period of transition.
1) Theories of social and emotional development in middle childhood focus on children developing skills and either a sense of competence or inferiority. Schools play an important role through teacher expectations, classroom environment, and peer relationships.
2) Social and emotional problems can include conduct disorders, depression, and anxiety which are treated through parenting programs, therapy, and medication if needed. Most children overcome challenges and are prepared for adolescence.
3) Peer relationships become important for social learning and friendship development, while schools aim to foster success through high expectations and support of all students.
This document discusses the key principles and goals of multicultural education. It aims to promote diversity, equality, and social justice by helping all students reach their potential regardless of background. A multicultural curriculum values different perspectives and experiences, promotes democracy and equity, and acknowledges different histories. It also helps students understand concepts like racism, sexism, and discrimination. The challenges of achieving equity and inclusion for all groups in a diverse society are also examined, such as overcoming barriers related to gender, language, technology access, and engaging families and communities.
This document discusses several social issues in education and their implications. It identifies seven main social issues: 1) classroom racism, 2) ethnic issues, 3) unequal opportunity, 4) economy, 5) cultural issues, 6) ethical issues, and 7) gender issues. For each issue, it provides details on how they negatively impact students and education. It also gives some strategies that can be used to address the issues, such as adopting anti-racism policies to prevent racist bullying, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities regardless of their background, being sensitive to cultural and language differences, and using teaching methods that engage both boys and girls. Overall, the document analyzes how various social problems in society can influence education if not
The document discusses physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development across the adult lifespan from emerging adulthood through late adulthood. It covers topics such as emerging adulthood between ages 18-25, markers of adulthood, adjustment strategies for emerging adults, periods of adult development including early, middle and late adulthood, physical and cognitive changes associated with each period, and socioemotional development and challenges according to Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.
This document summarizes key concepts from Chapter 15 of The Personality Puzzle, which discusses learning-based approaches to explaining personality, including behaviorism and social learning theory. It covers the basic principles of behaviorism, classical and operant conditioning, and criticisms of punishment. For social learning theory, it discusses the work of Dollard and Miller on habit hierarchies and frustration-aggression, as well as Rotter, Bandura, and Mischel's cognitive-affective personality system approach. The document aims to explain how learning principles can be applied to understand personality and behavior.
The auditory center is involved with auditory processing, phonological processing, and detecting language. Healthy full-term infants are able to distinguish their native language at four months old. The Heschl's gyrus (BA 41) and Brodmann area (BA 42) are the two specialized area in the auditory center and are located in the posterior superior temporal gyrus. The left Heschl's gyrus, planum temporal, and superior temporal sulcus become asymmetric during the third trimester of gestation. The Wernicke's area, planum temporale, posterior inferior temporal gyrus, angular gyrus, supramarginal gyrus, and Broca's area are involved with phonological processing.
Cognitive development refers to how children learn to think and reason through actively exploring their environment, trying new ideas, and observing the results. Jean Piaget identified four stages of cognitive development - sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational - which show how children's thinking skills progress from learning through senses alone to abstract thought. Lev Vygotsky emphasized that social interaction plays a key role in children's cognitive growth, as adults provide scaffolding to support children's developing skills. Cognitive development involves changes in thinking, reasoning, and understanding related to age and experience. Adults foster cognitive growth by encouraging children's natural curiosity and allowing them to construct their own knowledge.
This document discusses characteristics of middle age between approximately ages 40-65. Physically, people experience a loss of vigor, declining health and increased diseases. Cognitively, fluid intelligence and information processing decline while crystallized intelligence and expertise remain constant. During middle age, people experience an increased focus on religion, meaning of life, and assessing their careers and work. They may make career changes due to globalization, technology advancements or downsizing, and consider early retirement. This allows for more leisure time to enjoy and understand themselves while accounting for physical changes.
Children in late childhood spend less time at home and more time outside with peers. They develop a stronger sense of self-competence and perspective-taking abilities. Emotional intelligence also increases, including skills like self-awareness, self-control, understanding others' emotions, and resolving problems. Close peer relationships and family support are important for socio-emotional development during this stage.
Developmental psychology examines how humans grow and change over the lifespan. The document discusses several key topics:
1. It describes Piaget's stages of cognitive development from infancy to adulthood, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.
2. It discusses Erikson's psychosocial stages of development, including identity vs. role confusion in adolescence as individuals search for self-identity.
3. It notes physical changes in adolescence like puberty and secondary sex characteristics as well as brain development, and the importance of social relationships during this period.
The document discusses various topics related to human development from a biological and evolutionary perspective. It covers genetic foundations of development including genes, chromosomes, and inheritance patterns. Prenatal development is examined including the stages of prenatal development and potential hazards. Birth processes are outlined as well as methods of childbirth and factors that can impact low birthweight and preterm infants.
This document provides an overview of neuroscience and the nervous system. It discusses the structure and function of neurons, how they communicate via neurotransmitters, and the basic anatomy and physiology of the brain and nervous system. Key points covered include the peripheral and central nervous systems, the endocrine system, and structures within the brain like the cortex, limbic system, and hemispheres. It also discusses various techniques for studying the brain like EEG, PET scans, and MRI scans.
A short presentation created as a course requirement in Educational Psychology. It includes discussion about cognitive and language development, child development, developmental issues, its proponents, and theories.
Individuals differ in their development and traits due to hereditary and environmental factors. The two major factors that influence individual differences are heredity and environment. Hereditary factors like intelligence, physical condition, aptitudes, sex, age, and temperament are inherited and can affect an individual's development. Environmental factors like family background, community background, and school experiences also impact development and learning. Individual differences emerge as children progress through different stages of development at uneven rates depending on these hereditary and environmental influences.
This document discusses child language development and acquisition. It defines key concepts like speech, language, first language acquisition and second language acquisition. It outlines the different stages of child language development from pre-linguistic to later multi-word stages. Milestones of speech and language development are provided for different age ranges. The differences between language acquisition and language learning are explained, with the conclusion that language learning is important for assessment as it allows one to communicate effectively and opens up educational and job opportunities.
Karen Horney was a German psychoanalyst who developed theories about how social and cultural conditions, especially childhood experiences, shape personality. She believed that people whose needs for love and affection are not satisfied in childhood develop basic anxiety and hostility towards their parents. Horney identified three neurotic strategies people use to cope: moving towards people, moving against people, and moving away from people. She argued that normal individuals flexibly use all three strategies, while neurotics rigidly adhere to just one.
This document summarizes language development across the lifespan from infancy through adulthood. It discusses the key components and rule systems of language, how language develops in infants and children, the influence of biological and environmental factors, and changes in language abilities through adolescence and adulthood.
This presentation contains information regarding gifted students and tips for teachers with respect to providing gifted students appropriate educational opportunities.
This document outlines the stages of translating and adapting instruments across cultures and languages. It discusses:
1) Having documents translated independently by 2 translators and synthesizing the translations.
2) Evaluating the synthesized version with experts and the target population for comprehension.
3) Conducting back translations to check for consistency with the original.
4) Pilot testing the adapted instrument.
5) Validating the adapted instrument through statistical analyses like confirmatory factor analysis to ensure it measures the same constructs as reliably as the original. Cross-cultural validation is important for meaningful comparisons between groups.
Sigmund Freud's Psychosexual Stages of DevelopmentGlenn Villanueva
Sigmund Freud believed that children progress through multiple psychosexual stages of development from birth through adulthood. These stages include the oral stage from birth to 18 months where pleasure comes from sucking, the anal stage from 18 months to 3 years focused on bowel and bladder control, the phallic stage from 3 to 6 years where the genitals become the erogenous zone and the Oedipus complex can occur, and the latency stage from 6 years to puberty when sexual motivations recede and social skills are developed. According to Freud, successfully completing each stage results in healthy psychological development and adjustment.
Late childhood: meaning, characteristics and hazardsAtul Thakur
Late childhood spans ages 6 to puberty. This stage sees significant physical growth as well as cognitive and social-emotional development. Children develop skills in various areas like self-care, social interaction, academics, and play. They spend more time in peer groups and friendships become important. Hazards during late childhood can be physical, psychological, or related to social relationships and development. Effective guidance is needed to help children through this period of transition.
1) Theories of social and emotional development in middle childhood focus on children developing skills and either a sense of competence or inferiority. Schools play an important role through teacher expectations, classroom environment, and peer relationships.
2) Social and emotional problems can include conduct disorders, depression, and anxiety which are treated through parenting programs, therapy, and medication if needed. Most children overcome challenges and are prepared for adolescence.
3) Peer relationships become important for social learning and friendship development, while schools aim to foster success through high expectations and support of all students.
This document discusses the key principles and goals of multicultural education. It aims to promote diversity, equality, and social justice by helping all students reach their potential regardless of background. A multicultural curriculum values different perspectives and experiences, promotes democracy and equity, and acknowledges different histories. It also helps students understand concepts like racism, sexism, and discrimination. The challenges of achieving equity and inclusion for all groups in a diverse society are also examined, such as overcoming barriers related to gender, language, technology access, and engaging families and communities.
This document discusses several social issues in education and their implications. It identifies seven main social issues: 1) classroom racism, 2) ethnic issues, 3) unequal opportunity, 4) economy, 5) cultural issues, 6) ethical issues, and 7) gender issues. For each issue, it provides details on how they negatively impact students and education. It also gives some strategies that can be used to address the issues, such as adopting anti-racism policies to prevent racist bullying, ensuring all students have equal access to opportunities regardless of their background, being sensitive to cultural and language differences, and using teaching methods that engage both boys and girls. Overall, the document analyzes how various social problems in society can influence education if not
The document discusses the goals and strategies of multicultural education. It states that the major goal is to transform schools so that all students, regardless of gender, ability level, culture, social class, race or ethnicity have an equal opportunity to learn. It provides suggestions for teachers, including becoming sensitive to different racial, ethnic and gender groups; not making assumptions about students; getting to know each student as an individual; examining one's own conscious and unconscious biases; infusing multicultural materials and strategies; and fostering collaboration among students, parents and teachers. Finally, it notes that no two students are the same and that student backgrounds and experiences should be considered in teaching.
This document summarizes key topics from Chapter 8 of Foundations of Education, including:
- Schools both reflect and help transmit the values of the surrounding society through the socialization process. The main agents of socialization are schools, families, peer groups, religion, and mass media.
- There are differing views on the purposes of schools, ranging from helping maintain the social order to perpetuating inequality to facilitating social interactions.
- Student populations are diverse in terms of social class, race, ethnicity, abilities, and language skills. Gaps exist in achievement and attainment between groups that are influenced by socioeconomic status and other factors.
The document discusses the goals and importance of multicultural education. It notes that schools have increasingly diverse student populations from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, racial, and ethnic backgrounds. Multicultural education aims to provide all students an equal opportunity to learn through curriculum and instructional modifications, as well as addressing teacher attitudes and perceptions. It encourages educators to value students' varied prior experiences and cultural histories.
Strategies To Help Minority Students Achieve Academic SuccessDrLourdes
Dr. Lourdes created this seminar to deal with some of the challenges that African- American and Hispanic students face? Minority students, and Hispanic and African American as particular groups often lag behind in academic achievement. Sponsored by www.drlourdes.net. Permission given to use by emailing lourdesdr@bellsouth.net
This document discusses how culture and identity affect education. It examines factors such as race, ethnicity, language, social class, and religion and how they shape students' experiences and academic achievement. Race can influence education through racism, poor school funding, and teacher stereotypes. Language barriers like not speaking the language of instruction can negatively impact performance. Social class is linked to parental involvement and access to resources. Religion sometimes influences debates around teaching evolution and sex education. Understanding differences in culture, values, and experiences is important for teachers to effectively support all students.
This document discusses learner diversity in the classroom. It begins by defining diversity and noting that classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse. It then discusses different types of diversity students may have, including socioeconomic background, culture, gender, learning styles, interests, development differences, and learning aptitudes or exceptionalities. The document outlines both positive and negative impacts diversity can have, and provides educational implications for addressing diversity, such as ability grouping, adjusting curriculum and teaching methods, and promoting social harmony. It emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals' differences in a diverse classroom.
This document discusses learner diversity in the classroom. It begins by defining diversity and noting that classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse. It then discusses different types of diversity students may have, including socioeconomic background, culture, gender, learning styles, interests, developmental differences, and learning aptitudes or exceptionalities. The document outlines both positive and negative impacts diversity can have, and provides educational implications for addressing diversity, such as ability grouping, adjusting curriculum and teaching methods, and promoting social harmony. It emphasizes the importance of respecting individuals' differences in a diverse classroom.
This document provides an overview of cultural influences on education from a multicultural perspective. It discusses:
1) How education is perceived differently across cultures and how learning styles vary. The goals and functions of education also differ depending on the dominant culture.
2) Contrasts in educational systems between countries like China, Japan, Korea, and approaches used in places like Africa and by indigenous communities.
3) The challenges of multicultural education and developing teacher multicultural competence, including understanding language diversity and student cultural learning and motivation styles in a classroom.
We all have hidden biases (both favorable and unfavorable) that influence our behavior. How do we become aware of our biases? How can we show respect to the students/families from diverse cultures that we serve? Kazue McGregor teaches about Cultural Competency. Cultural competency is the ability to effectively deliver services to meet our client’s social, cultural, and sometimes linguistic needs and show families that you truly care.
The document summarizes the proceedings of the 2014 Young Parliament event held at Chew Valley School that focused on narrowing societal gaps. Students debated four topics: poverty, ethnicity, gender, and state versus private education. For each topic, they identified common stereotypes, challenges, and ways to reduce gaps. The winning topic was gender, where stereotypes around careers and abilities were discussed. Suggestions to narrow the gender gap included challenging sexist language, banning stereotypes in media, and supporting both genders in school and sports equally. Over 200 students from 14 schools and youth groups participated in the event.
Here are some suggestions for encouraging useful cross-race feedback:
- Establish clear norms and expectations around respectful feedback early on. Make it clear that the goal is constructive criticism, not personal attacks.
- Encourage feedback to focus on observable behaviors and ideas, not personal attributes. Stick to specific examples.
- Have students practice giving and receiving feedback in small, low-stakes exercises to build skills and comfort. Provide models of effective feedback.
- When possible, have feedback come from multiple sources rather than just one person to avoid appearing like a personal attack.
- Consider having students give anonymous feedback initially to reduce potential biases.
- Promote perspective-taking. Discuss how feedback may
This document provides an overview of sociological perspectives on education. It discusses how functionalists view education as contributing to social stability and mobility, while conflict theorists see it as perpetuating social inequalities. It also examines issues like unequal funding of schools, the role of cultural capital, and racial segregation/integration in the education system.
EDUCARNIVAL 2014@ IIT Delhi- Unpacking the cognitive and ethical dimensions o...Eduexcellence
This document summarizes a presentation on unpacking the cognitive and ethical dimensions of high achieving schools. It discusses findings from studies on the social attitudes and values as well as cognitive learning outcomes of students in top schools in India. Regarding attitudes, many students held views against gender equality, diversity, and acceptance of differently abled persons. Cognitive skills like problem solving and applying concepts were also found to be weak. The presentation focused on the need for high achieving schools to develop these dimensions from an early age through conscious efforts and improving teaching methods to reduce rote learning and strengthen skills.
This document discusses diversity and multiculturalism in education. It defines diversity as differences between people in aspects like race, gender, religion, and socioeconomic status. Multiculturalism focuses on being inclusive of differences in society. Teachers are challenged with diverse students from varying backgrounds. To accommodate diversity, teachers should learn about other cultures, avoid stereotyping, and get to know each student. Schools should provide equitable opportunities to learn and reduce discrimination. Embracing diversity enriches education and society.
Final day 4 social context of curriculum 2011 bridgewatervpriddle
The document discusses the social context of curriculum and how various social forces influence education. It notes that students come from diverse backgrounds and schools have become more diverse. It also discusses the changing nature of families and society. Goals for education are outlined but statistics show many students still face challenges. Reform efforts at different levels are mentioned as well as different approaches to charter schools. Traditional schooling is compared to more modern approaches.
Andreas Schleicher presents PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Thinking - 18 Jun...EduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills at the OECD presents at the launch of PISA 2022 Volume III - Creative Minds, Creative Schools on 18 June 2024.
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How to Manage Reception Report in Odoo 17Celine George
A business may deal with both sales and purchases occasionally. They buy things from vendors and then sell them to their customers. Such dealings can be confusing at times. Because multiple clients may inquire about the same product at the same time, after purchasing those products, customers must be assigned to them. Odoo has a tool called Reception Report that can be used to complete this assignment. By enabling this, a reception report comes automatically after confirming a receipt, from which we can assign products to orders.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
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