1. class- our schools are based on middle and upper class. Parental income is directly related to educational achievement and test performance.
2. Politics of Education
2.1. intellectual
2.1.1. teach basic skils/reading/writing/mathematics
2.2. political
2.2.1. perpare citizens for future politicians/patriotism
2.3. social purposes
2.3.1. work as one such as family/socialization
2.4. economic purposes
2.4.1. prepare or train students for future jobs and work in society
3. History Of Education
3.1. Conservative PerSpective
3.1.1. schoool provides neccessary tools and training to the hardworking and most talented students to better our society
3.1.2. students rise and fall on their own, and any reward or credit is directly becasus of their own doing
3.1.3. educational problems:decrease in standards, cultural literacy, values and authority
3.2. Reform Movement
3.2.1. The Neo-Liberal Reform Perspective
3.2.1.1. race and social factors are important factors in the achievement gap/cutting on public spending on education
3.2.2. the Liberal Perspective interpretation
3.2.2.1. John Dewey-Franklin Roosevelt/ New Deal Era
3.2.2.1.1. balancing economic productivity of capitalism with soical and economic needs of the majority of the people
3.3. Reform Movement with the most influence on education
3.3.1. The movement to reform public schools
3.3.1.1. 1.Horace Mann increased the school system reform by helping the schools to obtain more funds through the state, having students to go to school longer, dividing the students up by their ages, and having textbooks available for students. Mann had a huge influence on the reform school system to the Northern states and dictated many free public schools using his reform standards.
3.3.1.2. 2. The Radical-Revisionist School interpretation of U.S education/ expanded success for different reasons for different results. They believe that the education system still strives to help the rich and leave the poor out, the working class and the poor always getting the bottom of the barrel.
3.4. Old Deleuter Act 1642
3.4.1. To read the bible to save our souls
4. Explanations of Educational Inequality
4.1. social stratification is a structural characteristic of societies
4.1.1. caste- a persons' social level is determined by race or religion
4.1.2. estate systems- a persons' social level is determined by family value and worth
4.1.3. class systems- a persons' worth is determined by their ability to overcome by personal achievement
4.1.4. 1975 Education of Handicap/ IDEA 1996 1. section 504/2. Special ED
4.2. unequal educational achievment
4.2.1. Genetic Differences
4.2.2. Cultural Deprivation
4.2.3. Culture Differences
5. Educational Reform and School Improvement
5.1. Characteristics of highly effective teachers
5.1.1. 1.
5.1.2. 2. Professional knowledge
5.1.3. 3. Personal qualities
5.1.4. 4. With-it-ness
5.1.5. 5. Instructional Effectiveness
5.1.6. 6. Good Communication
5.1.7. 7. Street Smart
5.1.8. 8. Willing to go the extra mile
5.1.9. 9. LIfelong learner
5.2. Federal Involvement
5.2.1. America 2000
5.2.2. Goals 2000
5.2.3. NO Child Left Behind
5.2.4. Race to the top
5.3. Neo liberal approach
6. Limits and Promises
6.1. Urban
6.2. Promises
7. Curriculum and Pedagogy
7.1. 2 Dominant traditions of teaching
7.1.1. traditional
7.1.1.1. teach basic education of reading, math, science,etc..
7.1.2. modern
7.1.2.1. more advanced teaching geared more towards preparing students for higher institutes of education
7.1.3. Humanisit theory
7.1.3.1. learn the way students want to learn, grades are not a refection of a students potiential merely a reflection of memorization, less threatening envirnment and self evalutaion
8. The Philosophy of Education
8.1. Pragmatism=truth and reality
8.2. generic notions=vague and basic instincts
8.3. The teahcer roles is like a generic notion, it is instinct and basic skills that are taught. The goal of education is to prepare students for their future and our country's future. The method and curriculum is based on where you live and the social economic impact that will be implimented in the school system to where the student resides.
9. Overview
9.1. Motivation
9.2. Goals
9.3. Deliverables
10. Schools and Organozations
10.1. Richard Shelby/State Senate
10.2. Connie Rower/ District House of Representative
10.3. Michael Sentance/Al Superintendent
10.4. David Standridge/Rep on state school board
10.5. Donnie Breseale/Local superintendent
10.6. Jackie Silvey/Local school board
10.7. school process/ school culture changes
10.7.1. how education is more diverse, and less racist or sexist than previous hsitorical times
10.8. Identify and describe the elements of change within school processes and school cultures
10.8.1. they have a definite population
10.8.2. poilitical structures
10.8.3. represent a multitutde of social groups
10.8.4. prevailed by the "we feeling"
10.8.5. have their own special culture
10.8.6. teachers are always in conflict with teachers/curriculm vs. social goals
10.8.7. commmunities are in conflict with the administration
10.8.8. administration and teachers
10.8.9. changing a school is a conflicting matter/teach new builders
10.9. What is taught and how do we teach it? 1.Social Influences 2.Political influences 3.Societies’ influences 4.Cultural influences 5.Special interests
10.9.1. Sociology of the curriculum Society influences the curriculum Formal curriculum – what is cognitively taught (subjects) Informal or Hidden curriculum – taught but not obvious to sight Null curriculum – what is not taught but is learned (values of the community)
10.9.2. social order determines the curriculum
10.9.3. Characteristics of Highly educated schools
10.9.3.1. the admin is highly visible and involved in monitoring students and teachers
10.9.3.2. student progress is monitored constantly
10.9.3.3. safe and orderly environment
10.9.3.4. clear mission statement and vision of the school
10.9.3.5. high expectation for student achievement
10.9.3.6. provides high levels of family and community involvement
11. The Socialology Of Education
11.1. Functionalisim
11.1.1. to maintain the good for society/positve outcomes
11.1.2. Services
11.1.3. Duration
11.2. Conficlt Theory
11.2.1. maintain social inequality and the dominant stay dominant
11.3. Interactionalism
11.3.1. teachers can be the rise or downfall of a student and their achievements or potiential
11.4. 5 Effects of Schooling
11.4.1. 1. how we learn
11.4.1.1. our surroundings. the schools level of academic achievement, student/teacher interaction
11.4.2. 2. employment
11.4.2.1. More places are highering individuals with higher education, but the skills come after the job has started, so higher education and basic skills both play a role on job placement
11.4.3. 3. education and mobility
11.4.3.1. winners keep going and compete, but losers have to stop playing
11.4.4. 4. income
11.4.4.1. more finances = more school education
11.4.5. 5. job performance
11.4.5.1. higher education=higher job placements/lesser education= lower job placement