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Social Issues in Education
What are some social issues that impact education?
ViolenceSexual ActivityAlcohol
Drugs
Low educatio
n for children
Low paying
job
Low income family
THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
Children and teenagers from poverty are more likely to:
• Drop out of school• Have excessive absences• Become a teenage parent• Have difficulty with or disrespect authority• Harm others either physically or
emotionally• Cheat or steal• Have trouble following directions• Use inappropriate language at school
Low educatio
n for children
Low paying
job
Low income family
THE CYCLE OF POVERTY
EDUCATION
Poverty can be described as a lack of resources
Types of Resources Financial: having the money to purchase goods and services Emotional: being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self-destructive behavior. This is an internal resource and shows itself through stamina, perseverance, and choices. Mental: Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing, computing) to deal with daily life. Spiritual: Believing in divine purpose and guidance Physical: having physical health and mobility Support systems: having friends, family, and backup resources available to access in times of need. Relationships/Role models: having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, who are nurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructive behavior.
Hidden Rules Checklist
Were you surprised?
Hidden Rules of Poverty
Application• Don’t make assumptions about a students’
intelligence. Their behavior may be related more to hidden class rules.
• Students from poverty need to be taught the hidden rules of the middle class so they have an opportunity to better themselves.
• Many attitudes are directly related to that students’ culture and belief systems. Try to find workable solutions to problems.
• Understanding hidden rules will help ease anger and frustration you may feel when dealing with students/parents outside your “class”
Scenario 1 – John & Adele
Yes No ?
Financial
Emotional
Mental
Spiritual
Physical
Support Systems
Knowledge of middle class hidden rules
Role models
Scenario 1 – John & Adele
Yes No ?
Financial X
Emotional X
Mental X
Spiritual X
Physical X
Support Systems X
Knowledge of middle class hidden rules
Role models X