Education - Ethnicity Flashcards
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What does ethnicity refer to?
A shared culture, identity, and history, often based on religion, geography, or language.
Where are the main British ethnic groups from?
Africa, the Caribbean, or South Asia, east Asia
Which groups of students typically perform above average in education?
Chinese and Indian students.
What are some factors that can reduce an ethnic child’s attainment?
- Social class and material factors
- Language barriers
- Family life
- Racism
What challenge do many children of ethnic minorities face regarding language?
For many, English is not their mother-tongue, leading to disadvantages in understanding exams and expressing themselves.
According to Hall what impact can racism have on ethnic minority students?
It can lead to low self-esteem and a ‘culture of resistance’ as described by Hall.
What is the pattern of ethnic achievement in education?
- Chinese and Indian pupils do well
- Black and Pakistani pupils tend to underachieve
- White pupils are close to the national average.
What is teacher stereotyping in the classroom?
Subconscious prejudice against ethnic minorities that can lead to lower grades and self-fulfilling prophecies.
What did Wilson (1992) find regarding Asian primary pupils?
They were stereotyped by teachers as having a poor grasp of English.
What is the impact of institutional racism in schools?
It leads to persistent discrimination and affects educational achievement.
What percentage of schools in England had no black or minority ethnic teachers in 2020?
46%.
According to a 2021 report, how much more likely are B.A.M.E girls to be excluded from school compared to white counterparts?
Twice as likely.
What are the four responses black boys may adopt to racist labelling in schools according to Sewell (1998)?
- Conformists
- Innovators
- Retreatists
- Rebels
What is an ethnocentric school curriculum?
A curriculum that prioritizes white culture and often ignores the contributions and perspectives of ethnic minorities.
What did Troyna and Williams (1986) argue about the British school curriculum?
It gives priority to white culture and English language.
What is critical race theory (CRT)?
A framework examining how racism is embedded in law and institutions, maintaining white dominance.
What did Gillborn argue about assessment in education?
Assessment is rigged in favor of the dominant white culture.
What did the Teach First Report (2020) reveal about GCSE literature?
Pupils can complete their GCSEs without studying any literature by a non-white author.
What is compensatory education?
Educational policies aimed at countering the effects of cultural deprivation.
What is Operation Head Start?
A U.S. program established to compensate pupils from deprived backgrounds.
What is one of the key challenges faced by disadvantaged white pupils in England?
A status deficit.
What is the aim of Compensatory Education?
To counter the effects of cultural deprivation
Compensatory Education policies include programs like Operation Head Start in the USA and Sure Start in the UK.
What did the 2018 GCSE performance statistics reveal about white boys eligible for free school meals?
They scored an average of 28.5 compared to a national average of 46.5
This indicates significant underachievement among disadvantaged white pupils.
What percentage of British adults surveyed knew very little about Black British history?
75%
More than half could not recall any Black British historical figures.
