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Ecology of the School (Function of School (United States (Universal - open…
Ecology of the School
Function of School
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Formal organization, introducing students to authority.
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Individual
acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to become self-sufficient and to participate effectively in society.
Society
The transmission of cultural heritage: the accumulated knowledge, values, beliefs, and customs of the society.
Goals: academic, vocational, social, civic, cultural, and personal.
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Structure
Ethnicity
Cultural assimilation- process whereby a minority (subordinate) cultural group takes on the characteristics of the majority (dominant) cultural group. :star:
Melting Pot- the idea that society should socialize diverse groups to blend into a common culture. :star:
Cultural Pluralism- mutual appreciation and understanding of various cultures and coexistence in society of different languages, religious beliefs, and lifestyles. :star:
Communication Style
contrast in styles interferes with the child's ability to learn. Different societies have different practices.
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Disability
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Handicapism- assumptions and practices that promote the deferential and unequal treatment of people because they are different physically, mentally, or behaviorally.:star:
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Technology
Computers support a wide range of learning styles because it enables children to construct their own knowledge.
Effectiveness of computer usage depends on how it is used by teachers and students as well as the kind of software.
Collaboration and research, routine tasks made more creative by technology, infinite information, etc.
Peer involvement
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Improves student self-esteem, social relationship, and acceptance of students with disabilities who are included.
School size, class size.
Small schools had higher achievement, better discipline, better attendance, and higher graduation rates than did students attending large school.
As the size of the group increases, participation in discussion by each child decreases and interaction with the teacher.
School and the Family
Freedom of choice
Choosing allows for: competition among schools, empowerment of individual students, and consistent democratic government,
Magnet Schools- a public school that offers special educational programs, (such as science, music, performing arts, etc.) and draws students from different neighborhoods by choice. :star:
School Vouchers- a certificate issued by the federal government in the amount the local school district would normally spend on a given child's education at their assigned public school, which parents can apply toward tuition at a private school or use for reimbursement for home schooling expenses. :star:
Charter School- a school, authorized and funded by a public school district, formed by a group of parents, teachers, or other community members with a shared educational philosophy. :star:
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Health and Safety
Substance Abuse
Schools can provide factual information on the harms of drugs, collaborate with parents and community to support student resistance to substances, provide services such as confidential ID, assessment and referral to treatment, monitor usage in the school through clear guidelines and punishments.
Obesity
promote physical activity and healthy eating, well-designed and implemented school programs promote physical activity, healthy eating, and reductions in TV viewing, increase in academic performance through health.
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