Social Issues in Education

What are some social issues that impact education?

ViolenceSexual ActivityAlcohol

Drugs

Low educatio

n for children

Low paying

job

Low income family

THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

Children and teenagers from poverty are more likely to:

• Drop out of school• Have excessive absences• Become a teenage parent• Have difficulty with or disrespect authority• Harm others either physically or

emotionally• Cheat or steal• Have trouble following directions• Use inappropriate language at school

Low educatio

n for children

Low paying

job

Low income family

THE CYCLE OF POVERTY

EDUCATION

Poverty can be described as a lack of resources

Types of Resources Financial: having the money to purchase goods and services Emotional: being able to choose and control emotional responses, particularly to negative situations, without engaging in self-destructive behavior. This is an internal resource and shows itself through stamina, perseverance, and choices. Mental: Having the mental abilities and acquired skills (reading, writing, computing) to deal with daily life. Spiritual: Believing in divine purpose and guidance Physical: having physical health and mobility Support systems: having friends, family, and backup resources available to access in times of need. Relationships/Role models: having frequent access to adult(s) who are appropriate, who are nurturing to the child, and who do not engage in self-destructive behavior. 

 

Hidden Rules Checklist

Were you surprised?

Hidden Rules of Poverty

Application• Don’t make assumptions about a students’

intelligence. Their behavior may be related more to hidden class rules.

• Students from poverty need to be taught the hidden rules of the middle class so they have an opportunity to better themselves.

• Many attitudes are directly related to that students’ culture and belief systems. Try to find workable solutions to problems.

• Understanding hidden rules will help ease anger and frustration you may feel when dealing with students/parents outside your “class”

Scenario 1 – John & Adele

Yes No ?

Financial

Emotional

Mental

Spiritual

Physical

Support Systems

Knowledge of middle class hidden rules

Role models

Scenario 1 – John & Adele

Yes No ?

Financial X

Emotional X

Mental X

Spiritual X

Physical X

Support Systems X

Knowledge of middle class hidden rules

Role models X