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What is a case study as described in the flashcards?
What is the rationale for collaborative teaching and learning?
An interdependent world requires that we learn to live cooperatively.
What are characteristics of a collaborative classroom?
Define a turnaround school.
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What does task specialization mean in a collaborative classroom?
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Boys are socialized much later to gender role behavior than girls.
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What does Title IX intend to prohibit?
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What is one major concern regarding the education of boys?
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Gender roles are ________.
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What are social factors that enforce male and female stereotypes?
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How can teachers decrease levels of homophobia?
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Study Notes
Developing a Collaborative Classroom Flashcards
- Case Study by Tom Littleton: Created a Land Lab for environmental projects, successfully increased female representation in sciences, and built trust with Romani families.
- Collaborative Classroom: Encourages teamwork among students and engagement of teachers and parents, integrating knowledge across subjects to solve real-world issues.
- Rationale for Collaboration: Interdependence in today’s world necessitates cooperative learning; research indicates girls and boys both benefit from cooperation over competition.
- Characteristics of Collaborative Classrooms: Emphasizes equality, community involvement, integration of disciplines, and planning activities together, extending learning beyond school.
- Turnaround Schools: Focus on improving underperforming schools by reassigning teachers and students to enhance educational outcomes.
- Old and New Pedagogies: Collaborative work in schools has a long tradition, now incorporated into formal curricula through cooperative learning strategies.
- Positive Goal Interdependence: Teams share common goals, fostering accountability and support among group members.
- Task Specialization: Assigning specific roles within a group promotes significant contributions from all students, including those with disabilities.
- Individual Accountability: Central in cooperative learning, ensuring that each student's performance is recognized through task specialization and group assessments.
- Collaborative Teaching: Students learn from each other, reinforcing concepts through peer interactions.
- Roles in Education: Teachers as coaches rather than sole authorities; involvement of community members broadens perspectives in learning.
- Parental Involvement Challenges: Issues such as transience, alienation, and insensitivity from school staff can hinder family engagement in education.
- Content Knowledge Dynamics: Collaboration allows for interdisciplinary learning, facilitating connections across subjects and lessening rigid academic boundaries.
- Assessment Compatibility: Techniques must align with cooperative strategies, focusing on long-term performance and group problem-solving abilities.
- Assessment Techniques: Should vary, encouraging students to engage in real-world tasks and problem-solving, moving beyond mere factual recall.
- Gender Identity Development: Begins early, with gender internalization occurring around ages 1.5 to 3; differentiates biological sex from social gender roles.
- Gender Role Socialization: Primarily studied in middle-class white children; schools reflect cultural norms influencing gender identities.
- Stages of Learning Gender Roles: Involves distinguishing gender differences, expressing preferences, and conforming to societal behaviors.
- Parental Influence on Gender Roles: Boys often experience more physical handling, while girls receive verbal attention and problem-solving support.
- Other Socializing Agents: Media, literature, toys, and cultural stories contribute to gender role formation.
- Challenges in Gender Socialization: Issues include the sexualization of young girls and harmful stereotypes perpetuated in various media.
- Masculine vs. Feminine Behavior: Society favors traits associated with boys; boys receive stricter enforcement of gender norms.
- Schools as Socializing Agents: Ensure middle-class norms are upheld, including those for gender roles, with consequences for deviation from established norms.
- Normative Gender Roles: Socially constructed ideas around attitudes and behaviors related to sex are coded into norms and stereotypes.
- Gender Stereotypes in Education: Boys typically viewed as strong and independent, while girls are seen as weak and passive, reinforcing gender inequalities.
- Social Enforcers of Stereotypes: Misogyny and homophobia reflect societal values that often devalue femininity and sustain rigid gender roles.
- Sex Role Stereotyping: Assigns specific characteristics and expectations based on gender, influencing behavior and opportunities.
- Sex Bias and Discrimination: Stem from stereotypes, leading to unequal opportunities and treatment based on sex in educational contexts.
- Title IX Implementation: Prohibits sex-based discrimination in education; ensures equal participation and benefits for all students.
- US Department of Education Established: In 1980 to enforce educational policies, including Title IX provisions.
- Key Legal Cases: Grove City v. Bell (1984) and Civil Rights Restoration Act (1988) shaped compliance responsibilities regarding Title IX.
- Equity in Athletics Act (1994): Requires disclosure of intercollegiate athletics data for coeducational institutions, promoting gender equity.
- Title IX's Evolving Interpretations: Expanding courts' recognition of student rights regarding discrimination and harassment; significant rulings in Doe v. Petaluma (1995) and Franklin v. Gwinnett (1992).
- Contemporary Issues in Gender Education: Cycle includes ongoing debates around single-sex education, technology use, and impacts on boys' socialization and academic performance.
- Teenage Sexuality Trends: Teenage sexual activity rates declining; U.S. remains highest in teenage pregnancy among industrialized nations.
- Challenges with Homophobia: Need for understanding and addressing the complexities of gender and sexuality in educational environments.
- Strategies for Reducing Homophobia: Creating inclusive, welcoming spaces, using gender-neutral language, and providing resources for students exploring their identity.
- Ethical Considerations in Education: Encouragement of reflective thinking and inquiry, respecting student differences and promoting understanding across multiple dimensions of identity.
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This quiz focuses on Chapter 10 from the book discussing the development of collaborative classrooms. It highlights the importance of creating inclusive environments and showcases a case study where environmental projects engage students, particularly girls, in science. Discover how innovative teaching strategies can enhance student participation and success.
