Internal factors - Education Flashcards
1
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Labelling
A
To attach a meaning or definition to them
- e.g. “bright girl” or “naughty boy”
2
Q
Why teachers label
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based on stereotyped assumptions about their class background, ethnicity or gender
3
Q
Becker (1971) - ‘ideal pupil’
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Teachers judged pupils according to how closely they fitted the image of the 'ideal pupil' - middle class closer to the ideal
4
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Dunne + Gazeley (2008) - secondary expectations
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Teachers ‘normalised’ w/c underachievement; unconcerned by it and made little effort to help. opposite reaction to m/c underachievers
5
Q
Rists (1970) - primary labelling
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placing different pupils on different tables around the classroom depending on their appearance and ability
6
Q
Self fulfilling prophecy
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when a label is given and the prediction comes true simply by virtue of it being made
7
Q
Teachers expectations
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can be seen through interactions, body language and attention
