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Jane Elliott & Linda Darling-Hammond. Influential Individuals in Education. Blue Eyed/ Brown Eyed Experiment. Students with blue eyes labeled “superior” group Received special treatment How did they react to “brownies”? What was learned from experiment?.
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Jane Elliott & Linda Darling-Hammond Influential Individuals in Education
Blue Eyed/Brown Eyed Experiment • Students with blue eyes labeled “superior” group • Receivedspecial treatment • How did they react to “brownies”? • What was learned from experiment? • Students with brown eyes labeled “inferior” group • Labeled as derogatory “brownies” • Physically identified by collar around neck • How would they treat “inferior” blue eyes on second day? Roles reversed on second day of experiment Result of hypothesis
“I have a dream . . .” • In association with National Brotherhood Week, performed on April 5, 1968 • Experiment inspired by assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jane Elliott Originator of diversity training in education Blue Eyes/Brown Eyes Experiment Despite criticism of experiment, training programs have been implemented in many workplaces
Linda Darling-Hammond Professor of Education at Stanford University Chairwoman of Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Focused on standards reformation, teacher education, and educational equity
“What Matters Most” • Executive Director of National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (1994-2001) • Educational advisor to President Barack Obama during 2008 campaign • Opponent of “Teach for America” • Does not provide enough supportive training • Has developed licensing standards • Objective is to develop skills to educate diverse learners Revolutionized model standards for education Believes in national assessment of all students
GlobalInitiative • Author of numerous books and articles • Researcher of teacher training practices and educational reform