Chapter 16 Does schooling conform students to societal norms? Education Chapter 16 Does schooling conform students to societal norms?

Education Education: process of socialization that occurs when some consciously teach while others adopt the role of learner Education prepares citizens for roles demanded by other social institutions People over 25 with high school diploma increased from 41% in 1960 to more than 85% in 2004 People over 25 with a college degree rose from 8% in 1960 to about 28% in 2004

Student Subcultures Student subculture complex and diverse Close knit and often rigidly segregated cliques in high school Diversity of student groups at college level Collegiate subculture: focuses on having fun and socializing Academic: identifies with intellectual concerns Vocational: interested primarily in career prospects Nonconformist: hostile to school environment

The Every Student succeeds act Signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015 To be fully implemented during the 2017-2018 school year Advances equity by upholding critical protections for America's disadvantaged and high-need students. Districts needs to conduct comprehensive needs assessment of their schools and develop an application through students, teachers, principals and community based organizations. Money can be used for school-based mental health services, bullying prevention activites, professional development for school leaders and college and career guidance. Sociological Policy Objectives of common curricular promotes social integration Testing is controversial

Teachers: Employees and Instructors Teachers’ academic assignments have become more specialized Still must control social order 40% to 50% quit within 5 years Status of any job reflects level of education required, financial compensation, and respect given the occupation

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Special Education Special education is the education of students with special needs in a way that addresses the students' individual differences and needs. These students have an Individual Education Plan (IEP). Setting Mainstream/General Education Inclusive Self Contain

Mental Retardation Is a disorder distinguished by notably impaired cognitive function as well as deficits in at least two adaptive behaviors Intellectual Disability Affects about 1% of general population As many as 3 out of every 100 people have mental retardation 1 out of every 10 children who need special education have some form of mental retardation Classifications - Mild – IQ between 55 -70 Moderate – IQ between 40 – 54 Severe – IQ between 25 – 39 Profound – IQ lower than 25

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Violence In Schools Been Bullied Bullied Others Seen Bullying 28% of U.S. students in grades 6–12 experienced bullying. 20% of U.S. students in grades 9–12 experienced bullying. Bullied Others Approximately 30% of young people admit to bullying others in surveys. Seen Bullying 70.6% of young people say they have seen bullying in their schools. 70.4% of school staff have seen bullying. 62% witnessed bullying two or more times in the last month and 41% witness bullying once a week or more. When bystanders intervene, bullying stops within 10 seconds 57% of the time. Been Cyberbullied 9% of students in grades 6–12 experienced cyberbullying. 15% of high school students (grades 9–12) were electronically bullied in the past year. However, 55.2% of LGBTQ students experienced cyberbullying.

Homeschooling More than 2 million children, about 4% of K-12 population, taught at home Some theorists cite lack of social involvement as problem with homeschooling Proponents argue homeschooling good alternative for children with ADHD and LD Lacks universal uniform standards from state to state Research shows homeschooled children score higher on standardized tests

School Conforms you To: Standardized tests “College Ready” English as the primary education language Bilingual Education not as accessible Does this prepare you for the “real world”?