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The Ecology of the School (Stupid in America (Charter Schools (Better…
The Ecology of the School
Chapter 6
School's function
Educational program, achievement
Formal organization, authority
Social relationships
Universal, formal, prescriptive
Macrosystem
Political ideology
Democracy
Economics
Ethnicity
Religion
"In God we trust" US motto
Science/technology
Parental options
Magnet schools
Public with special education programs
School vouchers
Certificate from government
Charter schools
Home-based schools
Diversity and equity
Gender
Title IX
Ethnicity
Cultural assimilation
minority takes on majority characteristics
Ex: English
Melting pot
diverse groups blend into common culture
Olympic games
Cultural pluralism
mutual appreciation, coexistence
Multicultural education
Language
Communication style
Nonverbal
Religion
Secular vs. nonsecular
Disability
Reduction of function or absence of body part/organ
Impairment
Physical damage/deterioration
Handicap
Disadvantage/hinderance
Handicapism
unequal treatment of handicapped individuals
Inclusion
Being part of the whole
Individualized education program (IEP)
Nondiscriminatory evaluations (every 3 years)
Least restrictive environment
Chronosystem
Adaptations to societal change
Common Core State Standards Initiative
Technology
Computers
Health and Safety
Substance use and abuse
Random urine drug testing
Obesity
Violence
Bullying, slapping, punching, weapon use
Increase in hate crimes
Columbine, Sandy Hook
All levels of ecological systems need to participate to bring safety
Prevention
Emotional regulation
Empathy
Problem solving
Mediation
Emergency preparedness
Mitigation/prevention
Preparedness
Response
Recovery
Mesosystem
School - Child
Learning style
How they approach educational experiences
School - Family
Family involvement
Decision making
Participation
Partnership
Strategies
Healthy start
Empowered parents
Quality preschool
Responsible workplace
Television
Neighborhoods for learning
Generational connections
School - peer group
Females: popularity
Males: athletic ability
Elites
Athletes
Academics
Deviants
Others
School - media
PBS
Channel One
Barney & Friends
School - Community
School size
Smaller is better
Discipline policies
Student friendships
Class size
Large: over 25, small: under 20
Community businesses and schools
Community services and schools
What Makes a Bully?
A Christmas Story
Bullies pushing, scaring and physically harming other children
Cyber Bullying
Ryan, 13 years old
Hung himself because of cyber bullying
Parents had no idea
Stupid in America
Charter Schools
Better scores with less funding
Strict rules, fire more teachers
Kids enjoy learning
Lotteries
Union
Wanted John Stossel to teach
Lower scores, don't like testing
Harder to fire teachers
Competition makes things better
Tenure
Dance of the lemon
Michelle Rhee
Fired many teachers
Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans
More Charters built
Kahn's videos
Ducks are Different
Each of us is unique, be tolerant.
Avoid faultfinding/criticism
11th and 13th articles of faith
Tolerance and compassion
"Good people can have mistaken beliefs."
Avoid using labels
Pray for enemies, patience
Weightier Matters
Faith
Love of God
God's work
"The vehicle is not the destination."
Family
Love of God comes first.
Eternal
Choice/agency
Method, not goal in mortality.
Pro-choice slogan
Stand up for right choice.
95% abortions are from consensual relations
Diversity
Jesus prayed we would be one, not diverse
United conviction
Moral relativism
Every Convert is Precious
A friend
A responsibility
Nurturing with word of God
Look to Christ and come alive