Education in a Changing World: The Social Influences on the Nature of Schools By: Angels of Change Carla DelTreste-Jutt Nicole Celentano Mickie Lincoln

Schooling is the Key to Reforming Society Horace Mann

Family Life Break down of Nuclear Family Single family households Two working parents Lack of parental involvement Homosexual relationships Family size - Number of Siblings

Peer Relationships Technology influences – texting, AIM, Facebook, MYSPACE Sexuality - teen pregnancies Peer Pressure – drugs, sex, gangs Media – gaming, movie & television content- self perception

Cooperative Learning Peer interactions in school Whole group vs. Small group activities Move away from Direct Instruction Collaborate with people around the world and outside of school through technology

Affects on Teachers PositiveNegative Society's perception of teachers Teacher collaboration- more opportunities Financial struggle- second job? Teacher's personality/mood Teacher responsibility- report abuse

The burden is often on schools to make social changes so as not to interfere with anyone's political agenda. It is up to us as educators to monitor and influence social changes to better our communities.

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