Chapter One
_ in 5 children live in poverty?
1 in 5
What are the three paradigm shifts?
Separation paradigm, Remediation paradigm, and Collaboration paradigm
What is blocking blame?
Shift focus to solving the problem, not blame
Define culture
values and norms that organize a group of people; defines characteristics and behaviors as a appropriate or inappropriate
What does George's car breaking down start?
True or False
The gap between poor and "non-poor" is twice as large as that between black and white students
True
What is one reason we lack teachers of diversity?
More opportunities in other professions, Better salaries, Large racial gaps in HS grad rates so they never go to college, Turnover low for teachers who started 20+ years ago, Cuts in $ for fellowships and grants
Define what it means to be linguistically diverse
a way to talk about varied types of traits including language, grammar, and vocabulary
What is CLED?
- Cultural
- Linguistic
- Economically
- Diverse backgrounds
What does "You're the Driver of Your Bus" mean?
Rule #1 of The Energy Bus, which emphasizes taking control of your own life and destiny
Name 3 barriers to collaborative relationships
Basic structure - top down, Parents - come when called, Unhappy experiences of their own, Lack confidence and knowledge about "school processes", Busing/transportation - distance factor, Communication from school is negative and problem focused
Why do teachers leave?
Lack of respect for teaching as a profession, Lagging salary levels, and Long hours and difficult working conditions
What is one of the core beliefs of a partnership?
1. All families are knowledgeable experts who influence their child in/out of school
2. expectation that educators will reach out, listen to and understand individuality of families
3. Education best fostered by climate of trust, two-way comm., mutual support
4. Educators create positive ways to interact with families - known it will vary due to the diversity of families
5. Reach out and engage larger community - develop assets and resources
What is cultural reciprocity?
awareness of cultural differences, then recognizing that the way we act and what we believe can be different than how other people act or what they believe
What is desire, vision, and focus?
This is the driving force that moves your bus and helps you achieve your vision
What are "funds of knowledge"?
Social, linguistic practices, and historical bodies of knowledge essential for student's home and community
The achievement gap refers to the disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students especially groups. What are the defined five groups?
Gender, Race/ethnicity, Language, Disability, Socioeconomic status
What aspects of environment affect climate?
School's culture, Milieu, Social system, and Ecology
Name the steps to cultural reciprocity
know your world view, learn about families and their communities, acknowledge and respect cultural differences, and reach mutual goals
Who are people who don't get on your bus?
Joy teaches George that you should only focus on the people who want to be part of your journey, and not waste energy on these people
What percent of people in the US live at or below the poverty line?
22%
The achievement gap refers to the disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students especially groups. What are these five measures?
Standard test scores, Grade point average, Dropout rates, College enrollment, and Completion rates
Define "culturally marginalized"
the way people tend to view others (people or nature) that are dissimilar and separated, devalued
How can we address culture through curriculum?
learn about histories/traditions, revise curriculum, address racism, family involvement
What does rule #5, "Don't Waste Your Energy on Those Who Don't Get on Your Bus" mean?
this rule emphasizes surrounding yourself with people who are aligned with your vision and avoiding those who drain your energy