Social Issues and Influences on Education Notebook Activity 23

Question 1

Homelessness

Answer 1

Families with low incomes often temporarily end up homeless. Children that are homeless can attend school. However, they may not be able to focus effectively on academics. Schools must provide a high-quality education to students

Question 2

Children left home alone

Answer 2

More injuries and accidents can occur. They are also at risk for
behavior problems, lower social competence, and poorer academic
performance. They are more apt to smoke, drink, and do drugs

Question 3

Child Abuse

Answer 3

May arrive to school hungry, bruised, and depressed. They may arrive and stay late as school becomes a sanctuary from the abuse. As a teacher, I will need to report suspected abuse to my supervisor
and then make sure my supervisor followed up with the appropriate agency. Schools can be proactive and provide parents workshops on parenting skills

Question 4

Bullying

Answer 4

Defined as behavior of students who establish dominance over another student through physical or verbal harassment that is perpetuated over time on the victim.

Question 5

Substance Abuse Teenagers will question whether or not to experiment with cigarettes,
alcohol, or drugs. Alcohol is the number one choice of drug for
teenagers
Racism, Sexism, and Ableism Racism- The conscious or unconscious belief that racial differences
make one group superior to others
Sexism- Based on sex or gender, especially against women or girls.
Can be a belief that one sex is superior to or more valuable than the
other
Ableism- The conscious or unconscious belief that persons with
disabilities are inferior to persons without disabilities
Engagement in School Leaving school early: Three in Four students who enter 9
th grade will
graduate with regular diploma
Access to technology: Not all families can provide technology in the
home. This can lead to students not completing school on time

Answer 5

Teenagers will question whether or not to experiment with cigarettes,
alcohol, or drugs. Alcohol is the number one choice of drug for
teenagers

Question 6

Racism, Sexism, and Ableism Racism-

Answer 6

• The conscious or unconscious belief that racial differences make one group superior to others

Sexism- Based on sex or gender, especially against women or girls. Can be a belief that one sex is superior to or more valuable than the other

Ableism- The conscious or unconscious belief that persons with disabilities are inferior to persons without disabilities

Question 7

Engagement in School

Answer 7

Leaving school early: Three in Four students who enter 9th grade will graduate with regular diploma