Race
Define Race
Race is a social construct used to categorize and differentiate groups of people based on shared physical or genetic traits, such as skin color, facial features, or hair texture. Biologically, there is no scientific basis for the concept of race as a distinct and meaningful category.
What is the primary characteristic of race, emphasizing shared physical or genetic traits?
Social construct
Which religion faces the most discrimination in a school setting?
Islam
What are some positive qualities of Nordic countries?
High social equality and happiness
Which continent is Norway situated in?
Europe
What mid-20th-century movement aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
the Civil Rights Movement
What aspect of teacher education does the study emphasize as crucial for responding effectively to the inclusion of students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds?
The need to increase student teachers' knowledge and understanding during their initial teacher education courses
Define Islamophobia
The irrational fear, prejudice, discrimination, or hostility directed towards Islam and Muslims. It manifests in various forms, including negative stereotypes, biased attitudes, verbal abuse, social exclusion, and, in extreme cases, violence against individuals or communities perceived to be associated with Islam.
In which two countries were the 13 PE teachers, participating in the first study, primarily located?
England and Greece
Name some reasons for migration
- Better Education
- Conflict, Economy, War
-Economic Opportunity
- Quality of Life
-Healthcare
Who is known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, advocating for nonviolent protest against racial injustice?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Define multiculturalism in a physical and health education context
Inclusive approach that recognizes and values the diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices of individuals within the physical educational setting. This approach emphasizes the importance of creating an environment that respects and integrates various cultural perspectives, promoting equity, understanding, and inclusivity.
What's one strategy that teachers can employ to create a more inclusive classroom
-Modify lesson plans
-Incorporating diverse perspective
What were the main findings in the second study?
Tensions arise when students behave differently based on their ethnic and cultural backgrounds during activities and in the locker room.
What is the main languages and predominant religion of Norway?
Languages: Norwegian and Sami
Religion: Christianity
What term describes the complex interaction of policies and structures that perpetuate racial inequality in various institutions?
Systemic racism
Why is it vital for teachers to know more of their students' cultures and the effects that these have on the process of participating, understanding and performing in PE and extra‐curricular activities (ECA)? Name at least 2 reasons.
-Cultural Relevance and Competence
-Respect for diversity
-Effective Communication
-Reducing stereotypes and Biases
According to the first study, what specific knowledge about students did PE teachers often lack in relation to their religion?
Knowledge of students' religion and its impact on their PE education
How do Nordic nations view education differently?
"bildung" - holistic transformation
What did Nordic educators work hard to develop in students?
Internal awareness, mastering inner forces
What term refers to laws and practices that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States?
Jim Crow Laws
Grossman (Citation1990) divided pedagogical content knowledge into four categories what are they?
-Conceptions of purposes for teaching subject matter
-Knowledge of students' understanding (including common misconceptions and difficulties),
-Curricular knowledge
-Knowledge of instructional strategies.
As emphasized in the first study, what is the primary need for PE teachers to ensure the wider inclusion of students from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds in PE and extra-curricular activities?
The need to increase student teachers' knowledge and understanding as part of their initial teacher education courses
What is the purpose of "bildung" in Nordic education?
Changing how students see the world
What did Nordic elites realize in the 19th century was crucial for prosperity?
successful "folk schools"