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Ch. 4 Mind Map Key Information (Preschool (One of the main factors that…
Ch. 4 Mind Map
Key Information
Human Capital
Education will result in a better economy (93)
and people's overall quality of life (94)
Preschool is the best means
to grow the economy (93, 95)
"Investment in preschool yields
high rates of economic returns" (107)
Suggests providing programs to level the playing field in school & in the work force (96)
Consistency/standardization in school occurs (99)
Global Economy
Focuses on knowledge/education (97) and ability to adapt (102)
Competitive ability is based on education & training (98, 99)
Growth in economy allows more funding for wider variety of education (101)
Requires variety of workers with different levels/focuses of education (101)
Preschool
Provides chance to even the playing field before grade school starts (96, 103)
Needed to provide soft skills (102)
Opportunity for children to learn/acquire "noncognitive skills" needed for success in life (103, 104)
Can be of great economic value (107)
One of the main factors that can affect reading and math abilities (112)
Other major factors stated: "frequency of reading", having a computer at home, & "exposure to performing arts" (112)
Other information
Social & Cultural Capital
Early life experiences affect how students will interact as they grow up which can affect their ability and willingness to work in certain environments (108-111)
Socioeconomic Status (SES)
Correlated to a child's exposure/experience of the major factors attributed to math & reading scores (113-116)
High SES yields higher scores
Low SES yields lower scores (113-116)