Ethnic differences in achievement Flashcards
What is the definition of ethnic groups according to Tony Lawson and Joan Garrod?
‘People who share common history, customs and identity, as well as, in most cases, language and religion, and who see themselves as a distinct unit.’
What plays an important part in educational achievement alongside social class?
Ethnicity
What is a major challenge in studying ethnicity and education?
Deciding who to include in an ethnic group
True or False: Ethnic groups are always defined by physical features such as skin colour.
False
Which ethnic groups, on average, do better in educational achievement?
Whites and Asians
Fill in the blank: Among all groups other than Gypsy/Roma and Traveller children, girls do better than _______.
boys
What percentage of white boys on free school meals gained five A*-C grades at GCSE according to a DfES (2010) study?
23%
According to Steven Hastings (2006), which ethnic group may soon become the worst performing in the country?
White pupils
What are the two categories of factors that sociologists consider to explain differences in achievement?
- External factors
- Internal factors
What do external factors refer to in the context of educational achievement?
Influences outside the education system, such as home and family background and wider society.
What do internal factors refer to in the context of educational achievement?
Interactions within schools and the education system, such as pupil-teacher interactions and inequalities between schools.
Which ethnic group has significant variations in achievement among its subgroups, particularly between Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis?
Asians
What is the approximate percentage of white pupils in Britain?
About four fifths
What is the common measure of low income used in educational studies?
Free school meals
