This quarter, we learned to critically think about education as a social institution. Throughout the course, we focused on the framework of education with the concepts of culture and language. My further understanding of student achievement and the factors that affect the outcomes of U.S. public schools has expanded immensely. After gathering research from the course authors, students were able to assess their knowledge through the video assignment. The video assignment allowed us to convey our research from this course in a concise manner. Therefore, we address the important concepts that uncover language and culture as empowering factors that lead to an inequitable education.
To begin, the two videos I have chosen to analyze are Group 2’s …show more content…
The institutionalized structures of education are meant to prepare young people to participate in America’s democratic society. In the United States, the purpose of education is to assimilate immigrants into mainstream society and to prepare workers for the industrialized capitalistic workplace. Likewise, educators believe that the purpose is to create lifelong learners who can compete in a global economy and become active participants in their community. Although there are many different point of views, these video authors would agree that schooling is built to support children in developing the proper skills and knowledge that would allow them to become responsible and active members of society. However, the way the education system is set up is upsetting for many of us. It just goes to show how culture, race, and class play a great role in the inequality and inequity of our …show more content…
Teaching practices should be constructed to be more culturally sensitive. Teachers must be able to facilitate an unbiased classroom and take action to contest the deficit views of minority children. By making services accessible to all students, there will be an equitable access to power for all members. “Black parents, teachers of color, and members of poor communities must be allowed to participate fully in the discussion of what kind of instruction is in their children’s best interest” (Delpit, 1988, p. 296). This quote demonstrates how home communities holds a role of empowerment upon student’s learning experiences. Teachers need to be inclusive of all cultural backgrounds in order to become effective educators. They must learn to accommodate with diverse groups of students by modifying lesson plans and building on their strengths to prove that they are just as intelligent and worthy of being here. Moreover, speaking more than one language not only includes cognitive benefits, but also helps bridge connections and the ability to communicate across different cultures which is why it is so important to install bilingual programs. However, English is still a necessity to gaining human capital; it is crucial to their economic and social advancement as stated by Crawford (2000). Hence, it is important to encourage bilingualism because ultimately,
To begin, the two videos I have chosen to analyze are Group 2’s …show more content…
The institutionalized structures of education are meant to prepare young people to participate in America’s democratic society. In the United States, the purpose of education is to assimilate immigrants into mainstream society and to prepare workers for the industrialized capitalistic workplace. Likewise, educators believe that the purpose is to create lifelong learners who can compete in a global economy and become active participants in their community. Although there are many different point of views, these video authors would agree that schooling is built to support children in developing the proper skills and knowledge that would allow them to become responsible and active members of society. However, the way the education system is set up is upsetting for many of us. It just goes to show how culture, race, and class play a great role in the inequality and inequity of our …show more content…
Teaching practices should be constructed to be more culturally sensitive. Teachers must be able to facilitate an unbiased classroom and take action to contest the deficit views of minority children. By making services accessible to all students, there will be an equitable access to power for all members. “Black parents, teachers of color, and members of poor communities must be allowed to participate fully in the discussion of what kind of instruction is in their children’s best interest” (Delpit, 1988, p. 296). This quote demonstrates how home communities holds a role of empowerment upon student’s learning experiences. Teachers need to be inclusive of all cultural backgrounds in order to become effective educators. They must learn to accommodate with diverse groups of students by modifying lesson plans and building on their strengths to prove that they are just as intelligent and worthy of being here. Moreover, speaking more than one language not only includes cognitive benefits, but also helps bridge connections and the ability to communicate across different cultures which is why it is so important to install bilingual programs. However, English is still a necessity to gaining human capital; it is crucial to their economic and social advancement as stated by Crawford (2000). Hence, it is important to encourage bilingualism because ultimately,