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

2. 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

4. 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

5. The Every Student succeeds act
Signed by President Obama on December 10, 2015
To be fully implemented during the 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

6. 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

7. Teacher Salary

8. 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

9. 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 Moderate – IQ between 40 – 54 Severe – IQ between 25 – 39 Profound – IQ lower than 25

10. 10 Reasons why you should stop using the word Retarded

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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”?