PUPIL SUBCULTURES AND IDENTITIES

Question 1

According to backer what do archers judge their students on the basis of

Answer 1

The ideal pupil

Question 2

How does Hemple-Jorgenson describe the ideal pupil identity

Answer 2

With things like hard work, concentration, politeness etc

Question 3

What does the first impression of pupils often lead to

Answer 3

The halo effect or the reverse halo effect

Question 4

Outline the concept of the halo effect

Answer 4

If a teacher has a good first impression of a pupil, this impression resonates into other unrelated aspects of the student. For example, a polite student gives a good impression to the teacher which alludes to the pupil being ideal. Therefore the teacher assumes the pupil will be highly achieving academically, for example.

Question 5

Which other factors did Becker find effected the concept of being an ideal pupil?

Answer 5

Ethnicity and social class

Question 6

Outline Harvey and slatins study relating to being an ideal pupil

Answer 6

An American study where 6 different pupil photograph were shown to 96 different teachers. The research showed that students from non - white working class background were more likely to stray from their perceptions of an ideal pupil

Question 7

Define pupil subcultures

Answer 7

Pupil subcultures - a group of pupils who share some of the same morals, values and interests. They provide members of the group with a sense of belonging and identity and peer group status.

Question 8

Outline pro/anti schoolsubcultures

Answer 8

Those involved in pro school subcultures often conform with the values and ethos of the school. They are likely to be in the upper streams from and give peer group support for educational achievement. Anti - delinquent subculture of resistant and rebellion. Opposite to pro school

Question 9

State and outline three subcultures suggested by Mac and Ghaills study of male subcultures

Answer 9

The macho lads; working class, hostile to authority and learning

The academic achievers

The real Englishmen; small group of middle class pupils who thought their culture was superior and rejected eduction but aspired to go to uni and be a professional.

Question 10

What are the different adaptations to schooling according to woods (in order from pro to anti)

Answer 10

Integration, compliance, opportunism, compliance, retreat is, ritualise, intransigence, rebellion