Class Differences in Achievement (INtERNAL Factors)

Question 1

Labelling theory

Answer 1

BECKER - Teachers judge and label pupils according to how closely they fit the “ideal pupil

Question 2

Self fulfilling prophecy

Answer 2

When students are given a positive label, they react to it by creating a positive self-concept, which means they are motivated to work hard and improve their grades. vice versa.

Question 3

Streaming

Answer 3

GILLBOURN and YOUDELL found that teachers labelled working-class students as unintelligent, resulting in them being placed in lower streams and sets.

Question 4

Pupil Identities

Answer 4

ARCHER ET AL : WC pupils invest in ‘nike’ identities, leading to self-exclusion from education because it does not fit their identity and way of life; they see it as unrealistic

Question 5

Pupil Subcultures

Answer 5

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