1. Politics of Education Chapter 2
1.1. #1 Identify and describe 4 purposes of education: 1. Intellectual- to teach basic skills in reading writing and math. 2. political- to teach the basic laws of society so they will be involved in politics in the future. 3. social- to teach children to solve problems. 4. economic- to prepare students for their later occupational roles.
1.1.1. #2 Choose and describe a perspective for each of the following: 1) the role of the school; The role of the school is to teach students to be productive citizens and provide them with the keys to be successful in life. 2) explanations of unequal performance; there are different beliefs: conservatives believe, Individuals rise and fall due to their own intelligence. 3) definition of educational problems. 1. decline in standards 2. decline of cultural literacy 3. decline of values of civilization
2. Sociological Perspectives Chapter 4
2.1. 1. Define the theoretical perspective concerning the relationship between school and society: functionalism, conflict theory, and internationalism. (They both play a large role in socialization, including school, church, after school activities. ) 1.**Theoretical perspective- is to look how it affects the inside structure. 2. **Functionalism- a well functioning society schools socialize students into appropriate values and sort and select students according to their abilities. 3. ** Conflict theory- not all sociologists believe society is held together by shred values alone. they believe that dominate groups to impose their will on subordinate groups through force and manipulation.
2.1.1. 2. Identify and describe 5 effects of schooling on individuals that you think have the greatest impact on students as explained in the book (there are 10 between pages 121-128). 1. Knowledge- what the person learned while in school. 2. Employment- the employee does not gain the knowledge of how to be a good employee from education. education level plays a role on employment level. 3. teacher behavior- how the teacher behaves affects the student we are models and influence the students morels, self esteem, and sense of efficiency.4.tracking- tracking the student lets the student be placed in activities due to the students abilities. 5. Student peer group alienation- students play a role in shaping each other for the future so they reproduce society.
3. Philosophy of Education Chapter 5
3.1. Mindmeister Status Check #1
3.2. Describe the particular world view of one of student-centered philosophy of education (pragmatism or existentialism). Include the following information: generic notions, key researchers, goal of education, role of teacher, method of instruction, and curriculum.
3.2.1. Pragmatism- the process in which a person find a process that works to reach a desired end. Dewey a key researcher developed that children grow and required a course of study to show development. Therefore the goal of education should instill democratic cooperative values inn children to make for a more democratic future. The teacher encourages, offers suggestions, questions and helps plan and implement study. Method of instruction to work in groups and individually and to find out what they know and learn from that point. In curriculum the student would start from what they already know and work from that point.
4. Chapter 3 History of American Education
4.1. 1. Choose and describe a reform movement that you think has had the most influence on education. the development of mass education now exceeding up through college level was in many respects a very progressive development. 2. Choose and describe one historical interpretation of U.S. Education. I feel the tenth Amendment has made a large impact, it allows tenth states to provide free education.
5. Schools as Organizations Chapter 6
5.1. #1. Identify major stakeholders in YOUR district by name (1. Federal level - senators and House of Representative; local level - senators and house of representatives, state superintendent, representative on state school board, local superintendent, and all members of local school board) Senators Richard Shelby and Luther Strange; house of representative Gary Palmer, State Superintendent of Education/ Ed Richardson, State District School Board representative : Cynthia Sanders McCarty, PhD, Blount County Board of Education Superintendent /Rodney Green, Board members: Chris Latta, Jackie Sivley, Keneon Benton, William Ferry, Bruce Mc Afee #2.Identify and describe the elements of change within 1. school processes )The state has control of the curriculum and safety codes and the people have control over the system through the board meetings the principle has the control of the school. 2. school cultures.to change the culture of the school takes patience , skill and good will from the sate and local board members the principal, teachers and the people to make a change in the culture of a school.
6. Curriculum and Pedagogy Chapter 7
6.1. 1. Explain a curriculum theory which you advocate (humanist, social efficiency, developmentalist, or social meliorist). I think that the huminist theory is a theory i feel strongly about. I think that I agree with the theory, the purpose of education is to present to the student the best of what has been thought and written.
6.1.1. 2. Identify and describe the two dominant traditions of teaching. 1. mimetic- the main purpose of education is how to get the information to the students this is called the didactic method which is lecture or presentation of information. 2.Trans formative- this tradition is different , they think that the teacher should change the student in some way example; intellectually, creativity, spiritually and emotionally.
7. Equality of Opportunity Chapter 8
7.1. Describe how class, race, and gender each impact educational outcomes. What were the two responses to the Coleman Study from 1982? (There are other responses but you focus ONLY on the two from 1982.) The differences of schools do make a difference in comparing private schools to public. the question does a private school expect more from its students? the answer is yes they do. therefore the higher social class the higher the achievement.
8. Educational Inequality Chapter 9
8.1. Explain at least two types of cultural differences theory (page 424-427) Describe at least four school-centered (not student-centered) explanations for educational inequality.
8.1.1. #1 Ogbu- argues that African Americans do less well in school because they adapt to their oppress class and caste structure.
8.1.2. #2 Lareau- argues that working class families use a natural growth molding to child rearing this means children are encouraged to be independent and play on their own.
9. Educational Reform Chapter 10
9.1. Mindmeister Status Check #2
9.1.1. Describe two school-based reforms (school-based, school-business partnerships, privatization, school-to-work programs, teacher education or teacher quality) Describe at least two societal, economic, community, or political reforms.
9.1.1.1. School Business Partnerships-In the 80s business leaders be came concerned that schools were not producing students that would revitalize the world. Business began making contributions to improve education.
9.1.1.1.1. School work programs-90s the vocational schools were developed this would allow students to receive hands own training in a specific are they are interested in.