EDC 120 Midterm

Race

a group that is distinguished by physical characteristics

ex - color of skin, white, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, black

racism

belief that one race is superior to another and inflicting biases, acts of violence/hatred because of it

ex - racial slurs, biases ( black students are more likely to get in trouble than white students), unequal funding in colored students schools vs. white schools

systemic racism

institutional racism - policies/practices/structures leading to unfair treatment based on race

ex - denying students of color the same things/rights as white students, segregation in schools, and students being given the same education because of their color

bias

prejudice in favor or against one thing or group compared with another, usually considered unfair

culture

the shared beliefs, values and symbols one may pass down or share with others —- there way of living

Inequity

lack of fairness or justice

white privilege

the advantages gained simply by being white

ex - don’t have to be afraid of police, more likely to see other people that look like walk by or on social media, easy access to medical care, don’t have to worry about being judged for what you look like

ethnicity

people who identify with each other based on cultural/social background

ex - peoples culture, language, history, religion

What was the reason for education during colonial times and how was it done?

Education was brought during the colonial times to teach people about religion, how to read and write, teach them about manners, values, and social graces (parents and family). The school revolved around the Bible.

How did the preparation and requirements for teaching change over the years?

In order to be a teacher when teaching first started there was no formal prep, you only need some type of elementary education and possibly a little bit of secondary education. Nowadays you must have a high school diploma, after completing both elementary and high school, and a four-year college degree

What are some of the schools norms that were established over 250 years ago at the local and state level that are still in play today?

The school calendar has stayed the same, we have summers off, taxes used to fund public schools, and school start times stayed pretty consistent (highs school goes in earliest, then middle school and then elementary school)

anthropologist from color in the classroom - Franz Boas

Boas wanted to create open climate in schools, recognized for defending minority groups, worked with teachers to create lesson plans on race, created pamphlets, radio shows, lectures, rallies, and public releases calling out racial issues in New York public school system.

What are some of the inequities which Native American suffered?

Native Americans were forced to conform to white Christian views, practices and beliefs; they were forced to attend boarding schools where they were taught Christian belfies and language, and they were forced to give up their land, language, history, culture and way of life to conform to the new settlers

In general, what are some of the challenges minorities have faced in education? think about schools we visited through Jonathon Kazols eyes…

Some challenges minorities have faced through education are lack of funds, lack of supplies, lack of staff because they are not able o pay them all , health issues (don’t have any access to healthcare), no clean facilities. Bc of all these issues students struggle to get a good education so then they struggle to get good jobs bc they are behind in their education and speech, reading and basic skills.

Brown V Board of Education was a major ruling for education in the US… what changes came about because of it and what still has not changed?

It desegregated schools, which then led to the end of legal segregation in public spaces, and separate is not equal.

What is culturally responsive teaching?

Culturally responsive teaching is using students customs, characteristics and experiences as tools in the classroom. for example, making sure you talk about each holiday so all the students feel important and apart of the class discussion.