EDUCATION - Class Differences In Achievement (External Factors) Flashcards
Name the three main points of culture deprivation
LANGUAGE
PARENTS EDUCATION
WORKING CLASS SUBCULTURE
Why is language part of culture deprivation
Language is a essential part of the process of education and the way in which parents communicate with their children affects their cognitive development.
Restricted speech codes
Who is Hubbs-Tait et al
Where parents use language that challenges their children to evaluate their own understanding or abilities (‘what do you think?’, ‘are you ready for the next step?’)
Name the two different speech codes
Restricted and elaborated
What is restricted speech codes
Used by working class
Limited vocabulary, often unfinished
elaborated speech codes
Usually used by middle class
Grammatically more complex sentences
More abstract ideas
Why do elaborated speech codes give middle class students more of an advantage
Elaborated speech codes are used on teacher, textbooks and exams
How does the parents education contribute to the students education achievement
Douglas found how working class parents placed less value on education therefore they were less ambitious towards their children, giving them less encouragement
How are children given advantages by socialisation at home (list)
Parenting style
Parents education behaviour
Use of income
Class income and parental education
How does parenting style affect educational achievement
Educated parents parenting style emphasises consistent discipline and high expectations of their children, and this supports achievement by encouraging active learning and exploration
How does the parents educational behaviour affects educational achievement
Educated parents are better able to get expert advice on childrearing, more successful in establishing good relationships with teachers and guiding their children interactions with school
How does the use of income affect educational achievement
Middle class mothers are more likely to buy educational toys, books and activities that encourage reasoning skills and stimulate intellectual development
Educated parents also have a better understanding of nutrition and it’s important in child’s development
