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Cultural Differences in EducationPaula , Enrique, and Kate Binns

Discrimination in Schools TodayDiscrimination always helps somebodyAsians are good at math.Jews are good with money.African-Americans are good rappers.

how people are excluded or deprived of rights or opportunities as a result of the normal operations of the institution. (Nieto,44)

Schools reflect communities. Despite desegregation of schools, schools are even more segregated due to the mobility of population with higher economic status.Less funding availableRigid TrackingLess experienced teachersLower expectations

Students reflect their environment.Students rise to teacher expectations.White teachers have less eye contact with nonwhite students.Different standards for female studentsPublic racial embarrassmentLower expectations for students of low socioeconomic status

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Chapter 7Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Students.

Student experience high levels of discrimination within the school environment.LGBT students are at high riskDrug UseAlcoholSuicide

Being LGBT in School

True Testimonials from Students who were either Lesbian, Gay, or Bisexual (Transgender student not available)Discriminated for being LGBTUsually kept it a secret from familyCame out and told friends, or other LGBT individualsMany teachers did not support or agree these individualsNo support groups or programs in or out of schoolBeing LGBT in School

Cognitive , Emotional and Social IsolationIdentity assumptions Adolescent Men Identified earlier than Adolescent WomenIncrease Awareness and SensitivityProfessional Training for educators and school personnelServicesCurriculum developmentBeing LGBT in School

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Chapter 4EbonicsWhat Should Teachers Do?

EbonicsVernacular spoken by many African AmericanIt is the language of their ancestors and caretakers. According to Delpit it is the language through which they first encountered love, nurturance and joy.It is part of their identity and community.

The problemStudents who do not have access to the Standard English are less likely to succeed in school and guarantee a future of unemployment.Due to the perception that students cant handle challenging curriculum, many times teachers water down the curriculum.

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Cultural Responsive InstructionCulturally Responsive Instruction - It is important to learn as much about the families culture to more accurately interpret the meaning of the childrens behavior and prevent cultural stereotyping or unrealistic expectations. Culturally Responsive Teaching- respect students linguistic diversity and values, beliefs and builds curriculum around mutual respect and trust.

In conclusionAccording to the author, it is the teachers job to provide access to the national Standard English as well as to understand the language the children speak sufficiently to celebrate its beauty.

Water is to fishas language is to humans.

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DiscussionInstitutional discrimination is a reality in our society and is reflected in our school system. Teachers expectations are formed by the environment they teach in and students rise to meet, but not exceed, teacher expectations.With this in mind, how have you experienced discrimination either as an educator or student?