EDU101.0002Chapter2Summaries

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How racially and ethnically diverse are our schools?

__The Joy Of Teaching__, written by Hall, Quinn, and Gollnick shows us that the United States is mostly white with the population of whites at 68% but every year that number shrinks and the percent of minorities raises. By 2050 the white population is expected to be around 50%, with this in mind the class rooms in the schools will become more and more diverse. Chapter two puts a lot of focus into the racially diverse classroom that students are presented every day. From the time that these students leave their house and when they sit down in a classroom they come across many different diverse peers. From this the teacher has to find a way to benefit all the students, as they are different the teacher needs to develop a classroom strategy that impacts and is good for all the students. For some students they find it very hard to be able to interact with their peers who may be different they are. Some students are not used to the diverse backgrounds; certain areas where the students live are not diverse. When they come into the classroom and have this diversity it is a shock to them. The bottom line is that it is the teacher’s job to avoid this shock and create a comfort level and safe learning environment for all the students no matter what the race. by: Taylor and Matt

What are the religions of students?

Authors Gene E. Hall, Linda F. Quinn and Donna M. Gollnick, in The Joy of Teaching state that values, lifestyle, and socialization are affected by the religions of students. American teachers will encounter a diverse spread of religions amongst their students in accordance with geographical and socioeconomic position. Teachers must be accommodating in the way they respond to the individual needs of students in regards to tolerance and acceptance. The authors provide facts and figures suggesting that religious diversity in the United States is going to grow. Growth will breed conflict stemming from the strong Christian tradition that exists both across the United States and the world, and must be addressed without debilitating effects in the classroom. Religions practiced by American students include Christian sects, Islam, Judaism, and minority groups such as Athiests. 86% of the population identifies with a religion of some sort, making it inevitable that teachers will encounter them in the classroom dynamic. Hall, Quinn and Gollnick make it clear that teachers should not allow their personal religious beliefs and practices to be displayed in their classrooms in order to allow for equal opportunity education for religiously diverse students. By: Shila, Tim, Casey, Ben, Sarah

How are students with disabilities integrating schools? In the book "The Joy of Teaching", Hall, Quinn and Gollnick (2008) informs the readers on how to integrate students with disabilities into the classroom. Students are constantly being diagnosed with learning disabilities. "The number of students with speech impairments is nearly doubled the disability categories other than the leaning disabilities" (U.S. Census Bureau, 2006). Teachers are going to have to be aware of their students and learning disabilities, so that the teacher can not only help the student but can also help them self in preparation. The students who have a learning disability should in some cases have a "teaching assistant who reads to them or writes to them" (IEP) (Hall, Quinn, Gollnick, page 80, 2008). Though there are other ways to help these students with disabilities so that they can learn at an equal level as the the other students like "... computers, amplification devises, books in Braille, and other educational resources will provide students the disabilities the opportunity to learn at the same level as the other students" (Hall, Quinn, Gollnick, page 80, 2008).As a teacher I might have to recommend a student for special services or instructions. As a teacher I will also have to evaluate students on their functional abilities in the classroom. By: Edgar Satterfield

How does SES affect students?

In chapter two of //The Joy of Teaching//, it addresses the difference between income levels and how it affects children’s education outcomes. Low SES students often can not afford materials in side and outside of the classroom. Also, their families can not afford health insurance, adequate nurturance, and shelter; impeding on their academic success and attendance. Low SES families are unable to choose their school district like upper middle class families are able to, which results in potentially unsafe environments. Upper middle class families can choose to send their children to private schools that offer them smaller class sizes with more variety of topics. Parents of middle class families are more involved in their children’s lives, giving them a better support base, so the children in turn, are more likely to attend college. Because of income differences, there are all type in the classroom and teachers should care and respect them regardless. By Peggy and Cheryl

How does gender influence students?

According to Gene E. Hall, Linda F. Quinn and Donna M. Gollnick, in chapter two of “The Joy of Teaching”, gender greatly influences students. The author’s explore the concept that males and females are developmentally alike until puberty, then due to hormonal changes they begin to differ from one another. Males and females start to differ in physical and academic strengths, as they begin to approach learning differently through inductive and deductive reasoning. The individual student’s home and social environment may greatly alter one’s education based on their gender role in these environments. Social expectations based on culture, religion and race all play into how males and females choose their future (education, family role, career, etc.). Stereotyping student’s often limits their own expectations and can greatly influence their education. There is discussion as to whether nature or nurture is responsible for the role differences between male and female. by: Matt, Susie, Katelynn, Alex and Amy.

How does gender influence students?

In the book, The Joy of Teaching by Gene Hall, Linda Quinn and Donna Gollnick the authors argue the need to remove gender stereotypes from within the classroom. Girls tend to learn in an inductive manor by beginning to learn through more details to figure out the general. Boys, however, learn through a deductive manor by beginning with the general then explore the details. Biology does back up gender roles such as girls are better at English and boys are more proficient in the sciences by using the brain as evidence. Boys are made out to be the masculine, manual labor type. While girls are supposed to be seen as well behaved, feminine type. These stereotypes create a path for each gender, which limits their opportunities. Students feel that since they are female/male they should be succeeding in a certain subject ,where as, they should be striving to succeed in whatever field they want to persist. We as teachers/educators shouldn't be leading them in certain paths. We should be embracing their talent and success in open arms. By:Logan,Mike,ERic,BRI,Robert