2. Question :
Present an analysis of the factors of socio-
cultural diversity in schools and clearly explain
their impact on the issue of socio-cultural
inequality as well as the role of teachers as
agents of socialization in schools.
3. What is socio-culture?
Socio-culture is a term
related to social and cultural
factors, which means
common traditions, habits,
patterns and beliefs present
in a population group.
At schools, socio-cultural
diversity includes a larger
scope than just racial, ethnic
and cultural standpoint.
Teachers should have ample
knowledge on socio-cultural
implications in order to be
able to deal with the
diversity among students.
4. What are the factors of socio-cultural diversity in
schools?
5. RACE
- Amy Stuart Wells,
Lauren Fox & Diana
Cordova Cobo of
Teachers College
Columbia
- Increased cognitive
skills, including logical
thinking and problem
solving
- Integrated schools in
Malaysia (SK and
SMK)
LANGUAGE
- First and second
language affects
learning process
- One language is
used more compared
to other languages
- Example:
In SK – Malay as first
language
SOCIAL
STRUCTURE
- Social structure, is
the distinctive, stable
arrangement of
institutions whereby
human beings in a
society interact and
live together.
- Economic status
- Less fortunate –
limited resources
6. RELIGION
- Gillian Warner-
Søderholm, M. K.
(2014) - religion as an
intrinsic element of our
our cultural mind-sets
that implicitly impacts
how we communicate,
not only at work but
also in the classroom.
- Religion - strongest
elements in a socio-
cultural diversity in
school..
BELIEF
- Could be of a religious
religious belief, or
anyone and anything.
- Science vs. Arts
- Different religious
teaching
CUSTOMS
- An accepted way of
behaving or of doing
things in a society or a
community.
- How someone dress
up / Mingle
- Teachers need to be
sensitive and careful so
that no one is offended
offended
7. CULTURE
- Culture is the customs
and beliefs, art, way of life
life and social
organization of a
particular country or
group.
- Different groups =
different cultures
- How people showcase
themselves according to
their culture
8. The impacts of socio-cultural diversity on
the issue of socio-cultural inequality
9. 1. Language
● Discrimination based on language is the unequal treatment of individuals on the basis of
their proficiency or their way of using the language.
● This may include the use of the mother tongue or of a second language, as well as the
way of speaking, the accent, the precision of the vocabulary and the grammar.
2. Teacher’s Treatment
● The classroom is a dynamic environment, bringing together students from different
backgrounds with various abilities and personalities. Being an effective teacher therefore
requires the implementation of creative and innovative teaching strategies in order to
meet students’ individual needs.
10. 3. Gender
● Restrictions are imposed on students of a particular gender in schools or they may be
discriminated on that basis.
4. Race
● Racial inequalities can occur mainly based on the particular caste, religion or the area a
student belongs to.
● The majority will show a tendency to rule them or to avoid them from mainstream
activities. Sometimes, even skin complexion can be the basis of such discrimination.
5. Academic Achievement
● All students don’t have the same calibre to learn or to grasp lessons. Their grades also
vary.
11. The role of the teacher as a socialization
agent
12. DEFINITION OF SOCIALIZATION
A process by which individuals acquire a
personal identity and learn the knowledge ,
language,and social skills required to
interact with each other.
13. PERSONAL
To help the child
deal with positions
of authority
To cooperate with
others
To cope with
problems
To achieve
competence
15. MY PRACTICE AND BEHAVIOUR
COGNITIVE
Enforce a child’s cognitive development,
OBSERVATIONAL
The children can begin to model the behaviors and actions of the teachers.
AFFECTIVE
A relationship forms, and a child uses the knowledge of this relationship
to formulate an opinion about other relationships.
OPERANT
Teachers must enforce discipline in the classroom in order to maintain a
beneficial learning environment for all the children in a classroom, and
children start to learn the causes and effects of their actions.
