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CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 5. Sociocultural Diversity. Culture. Culture refers to the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation. Cross-Cultural Studies Provide information about the degree to which people are similar

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CHAPTER 5

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  1. CHAPTER 5 Sociocultural Diversity

  2. Culture Culture refers to the behavior patterns, beliefs, and all other products of a particular group of people that are passed on from generation to generation. Cross-Cultural Studies • Provide information about the degree to which people are similar • Elucidate behaviors specific to certain cultures

  3. Individualism Gives priority to personal goals Values feeling good and personal distinction Fosters independence Individualism vs. Collectivism Collectivism • Values group; personal goals are subordinated • Encourages interdependence of group members • Supports harmonious relationships

  4. Socioeconomic Status Socioeconomic status (SES): the categorization of people according to their economic, educational, and occupational characteristics Educating students from low-SES backgrounds requires strategies that address issues such as discipline,motivation, parent involvement,mentoring, and the untapped knowledge these students can access.

  5. Children in Poverty Of the 17.6% of U.S. children who live in poverty: 50% live in female-headed households 40% live in African American households 40% live in Latino households

  6. Negative Impact of Poverty on Children and Schools • Poor Schools • Have fewer resources • Old, poorly maintained buildings • Less-experienced teachers • Encourage more rote learning • Provide environments not conducive tolearning • Poor Students • Poor language development • Less cognitively stimulating home environments • Lower achievement scores • Lower graduation rates • Lower % college bound

  7. Ethnicity Ethnicity refers to a shared pattern of characteristics such as cultural heritage, nationality, race, religion, and language. For children of color, educational segregation is still a reality that affects the school experience.

  8. Examples of Ethnic Differences • Dialect • Individual vs. Cooperative Efforts • Eye Contact • Personal Space • Public vs. Private Performance • Family Relationships and Expectations • Conceptions of Time

  9. Prejudice An unjustified negative attitude toward an individual because of his/her membership in a group.

  10. Bilingual Education Offers academic subjects in a student’s native language Gradually introduces English instruction

  11. Sociocultural Diversity Multicultural Education The Issue of Whether a Core of “White” Values Should Be Taught Empowering Students Culturally Relevant Teaching Improving RelationshipsAmong Children from Different Ethnic Groups Issues- Centered Education

  12. The Multicultural Classroom • Is sensitive to racist material/interactions • Includes historical descriptions of diverse cultures in course content • Is sensitive to students’ cultural views • Views all students positively, regardless of ethnic background • Strives to close the academic achievement gap

  13. Improving Relations Among Children from Different Ethnic Groups • The Jigsaw classroom • Positive personal contact with others from different cultural backgrounds • Perspective taking • Critical thinking and emotional intelligence • Reducing bias • Increasing tolerance • School and community as a team

  14. Gender Genderrefersto the sociocultural dimensions of being female or male. Gender roles are the social expectations that prescribe how males and females should think, act, and feel.

  15. Physical Performance Math and Science Skills Verbal Skills Educational Attainment Relationship Skills Prosocial Behavior Aggression Emotion and Its Regulation Gender Similarities and Differences

  16. Eliminating Gender Bias • Teacher-Student Interaction • Bias against boys • Bias against girls • Curriculum and Athletics Content

  17. Brainstorming • With a few other students, come up with a list of specific diversity goals for your future classrooms. • Brainstorm and come up with some innovative activities to help students gain positive diversity experiences, such as the inclusive quilt discussed in the chapter.

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