Foundations Of Education
by Austin Massey
1. 2. Chapter 8: What were the two responses to the Coleman Study from 1982? (There are several but focus on 1982 responses The Asymmetrical Society (1982) High School Achievement (1982)
2. 1. Chapter 8: Society class major effects on the students learning as class usually have a big motivational influence on learning. Students from upper social classes usually perform better than their counterparts from low class, because they are more exposed to a better learning environment and motivated to learn more. The race also tends to influence the achievement of student in the classroom setting minority students usually faced racial biases as teachers usually expect the low level of achievement from them, this demoralized the minority students from learning. A minority group of students normally have a few good role models who have gone through the school system and achieved success. There is also gender biases among teacher’s boys are usually given an upper hand in many school activities, therefore, outlining girls this can discourage girls from perusing, learning activities which have been predominated by boys.
3. Chapter Eight: Equality of Opportunity and Educational Outcomes
4. Chapter Ten: Educational Reform and School Improvement
4.1. Both Parts to question 10. Describe two school-based reforms School-business partnerships- Is a supportive agreement between the school and business people to collaborate is to enhance the school education experience. Privatization- can be defined as the transfer of possession, business or property from the government to a private investor. The government stops to be the owner of this business. The process must, however, go through public tendering.
5. Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Theory – This is defined as the framework for the cross-cultural interaction developed by Mr. Geert Hofstede. The theory describes the impacts of community’s culture on the values and norms of its people, and how these particular values connect with behavior. Attribution theory- is another cultural difference theory which was developed by Herald Kelly it states that Humans are usually motivated to allocate reasons to their behaviors and behaviors.
6. Chapter 6: Schools as Organization
6.1. Major Stakeholders
6.1.1. Federal Alabama Senator- Doug Jones
6.1.2. House of Representatives- Martha Roby, Mike Rogers, Robert Aderholt, Bradley Byrne
6.1.2.1. Representatives on State School Board- President Governor Kay Ivey Superintendent/Secretary - (vacant) Board Members: District 1: Mr. Jackie Ziegler, District 2: Mrs. Betty Peters District 3: Mr. Stephanie W. Vice President District 4: Mr. Yvette Richardson, District 5: Mrs. Ella B. Bell, District 6: Mrs. Cynthia S. District 7: Mrs. Jeffrey Newman District 8: Mrs. Mary Scott Hunter
6.1.2.1.1. Local Superintendent= Kevin Dukes
6.2. School Processes- The process of change is inevitable in to help ease the learning activities some school have focused on improving the learning activities and enhancing teacher-student’s interaction to help bridge the gap in teaching.
6.2.1. School Cultures- Some schools have focused on developing "positive" culture to motivate teachers and students to achieve success. This mainly done by the school leadership through promoting beliefs and values of the school.