Topic-1-1-Cultural-deprivation-and-class-differences-in-achievement (1)

WALT: Understanding Class Differences in Educational Achievement

• Focus on class differences in educational achievement and the role of external factors

Curriculum Context

Prior Learning

• Basic principles of sociology and significance

What’s Next

• Study of education and class differences in achievement focusing on internal factors

The Big Picture

• Understanding class differences in education achievement helps analyze societal inequalities

• Examination of material conditions, cultural resources, and family dynamics to see how they influence educational outcomes

• Crucial for shaping policies to reduce educational inequalities and enhance social mobility

WILF: Objectives

• Understand key external factors affecting educational achievement related to social class

• Explanation of:

  • Material deprivation

  • Cultural capital

  • Parental attitudes

Chapter 2: Cultural Deprivation and Class Differences

Do Now Task

• Date: 04/09/24

• Keywords: external, internal, deprivation, achievement

• Prompt: Consider what impacts students' education the most

Topic 1: Class Differences in Achievement (1) External Factors

Focus Areas

• Explain class differences and cultural deprivation

Educational Performance Insights

Group Reflection

• Discussion questions on which social groups perform best or worst in education

Indicators of Deprivation

• Free school meals as a measure of disadvantaged backgrounds

• Reasons for underperformance in GCSEs among children on free school meals

Classifying Influences on Performance

Internal vs External Factors

• Divide reasons for underperformance into:

  • Internal (in-school)

  • External (outside school)

Measurement of Educational Achievement

• Methods of measuring achievement in different educational levels (SATs, GCSEs, etc.)

Video Reflection

Evidence of Class Differences in Education

• Analyze provided video clip for evidence

External Influence Factors

Read Textbook and Engage with Material

• Emphasis on understanding external factors affecting educational achievement

Cultural Deprivation Theory (CD)

Characteristics

• CD theory blames working-class families for underachievement and identifies operational deficiencies:

  • Language

  • Parental education

  • Working-class subculture

Implications of Home Background

Cultural Deprivation Impact

• Working-class children often lack the knowledge and skills needed for school success

• The definition and implications of cultural deprivation

Class Climate in Education

Attitudes and Behaviors

• Discuss the importance of parental attitudes and expectations on children’s educational outcomes

Research Contributions

Douglas's Study (1964)

• Observations on working-class parents’ engagement and attitudinal effects on student achievement:

  • Low ambition for children

  • Less involvement in education

Feinstein’s Insights

• Differences in parenting styles, discipline, educational resources, and spending

Working-Class Subculture - Sugarman’s Theory (1970)

Contrasting Values

• Traits of working-class vs. middle-class goals:

  • Fatalism vs. Control

  • Immediate vs. Deferred Gratification

  • Collectivism vs. Individualism

Compensatory Education Initiatives

• Existence of programs to address cultural gaps

• Assessment of effectiveness and potential issues with compensatory education strategies

Evaluation of Cultural Deprivation Theory

Criticisms

• Cultural deprivation theory criticized for misrepresenting working-class culture and parenting:

  • Working-class culture as different, not deficient (Keddie)

  • Teacher biases and labels (Troyna & Williams)

  • Barriers faced by parents that affect engagement (Blackstone & Mortimore)

Discussion and Class Participation

Class Arguments

• Preparation for debates relating to cultural deprivation theory and its impact on education

  • Arguments supporting and rejecting the theory from both sides

• Incorporate personal experiences and insights from readings

Conclusion: Home Background Impact

Final Reflection

• Wrap up discussion on how social class backgrounds disadvantage educational achievement

• Foster dialogue on differing class backgrounds and associated advantages or disadvantages in educational contexts.