Intro Chapter 4 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Why should teachers be aware of social issues that may impact school success?

Teachers often have less personal exposure to social problems than their students.

What is the most important reason to be concerned about Joseph's prospects for school success?

Several risk factors jeopardize Joseph's success.

How may changing family structures influence how teachers interact with families?

It is challenging to keep parents informed of their child's progress, communication requires greater sensitivity to family situations, divorce makes scheduling parent-teacher conferences difficult.

What is the most important reason for the success of the Comer School Development Program?

Comer schools provide low-income children stable support and positive role models. Signup and view all the answers

The United States has one of the lowest rates of child poverty among industrialized countries.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which obstacles confront homeless children in obtaining a satisfactory education?

Poor health and emotional trauma are prevalent conditions, enrollment in schools located near a shelter may be intimidating for parents, students are often absent from school or too tired to stay awake. Signup and view all the answers

The only goal of sex education is to prevent teenage pregnancies.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the most telling signs of potential child abuse?

Low self-esteem, withdrawn behavior, excessive need for control, trouble concentrating. Signup and view all the answers

Who are the least frequent reporters of child maltreatment?

Parents Signup and view all the answers

What should be your first course of action if you suspect one of your high school students is abusing drugs and alcohol?

Talk with the school counselor. Signup and view all the answers

What are risk factors for adolescent suicide?

Patterns of family violence, substance abuse, parental unemployment. Signup and view all the answers

How might a violent school environment be prevented?

Detecting and confiscating weapons, establishing conflict resolution programs, providing consequences for fighting. Signup and view all the answers

How can teachers address violence and vandalism?

Establishing a respectful classroom environment, incorporating positive values in the curriculum, involving students in establishing an honor system. Signup and view all the answers

What can teachers do to discourage cheating?

Implementing a character education program, arranging seating so students cannot cheat, teaching students how to avoid plagiarism. Signup and view all the answers

Which risk factors are associated with high school dropout rates?

Poor academic performance, alienation from peers, pregnancy or early marriage, rewards of employment. Signup and view all the answers

Which critical social issues directly influence students' classroom success?

Parents' work schedules, poverty and homelessness, neighborhood violence, alcohol and drug abuse. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways do schools address dramatic social problems?

Coordinating flexible transportation options, serving both breakfast and lunch, hiring social workers to identify referral services, offering before- and after-school programs. Signup and view all the answers

What impact does poverty have on a student's potential for success in schools?

Schools often inadequately develop the talents and strengths of poor children. Signup and view all the answers

What are the major goals of sex education?

To prevent teenage pregnancies, to help teenagers become sexually healthy adults, to reduce incidence of sexually transmitted diseases, to promote abstinence from sex outside of marriage. Signup and view all the answers

Educators are legally obligated to report suspected cases of child abuse.

True Signup and view all the answers

Every public school in the United States is subject to the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, now part of the No Child Left Behind Act.

True Signup and view all the answers

In what ways may youth suicide be effectively prevented?

Family and school relationships are supported, schools establish suicide prevention policies and programs, teachers recognize signs of suicide risk and seek help. Signup and view all the answers

What steps may educators take to ensure schools are safe places?

Use metal detectors to confiscate weapons, stress positive youth involvement, create conflict resolution programs, enforce zero-tolerance policies. Signup and view all the answers

Why has cheating become a greater problem in schools?

Many students do not consider plagiarism cheating, students find it acceptable to cheat to get a good grade, consequences for cheating are inadequately enforced. Signup and view all the answers

In what ways may classroom teachers discourage students from dropping out?

Detect changes in students' work habits, provide academic support, show care for and be interested in students. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teachers need awareness of social issues to understand students' backgrounds and challenges that may affect academic success.
Current family dynamics, such as poverty, violence, and instability, can significantly impact student performance.

Risks Influencing Student Success

Joseph's situation illustrates risk factors: unstable home environment, low parental education, and economic hardships jeopardize academic prospects.
Homeless children face challenges like poor health, emotional trauma, and intimidation surrounding school enrollment.

Importance of Support Programs

The Comer School Development Program emphasizes stable support and positive role models for low-income students, enhancing their educational experience.

Child Poverty Rates

The U.S. does not have one of the lowest rates of child poverty among industrialized nations; misconceptions about this persist.

Child Abuse Indicators

Signs of potential child abuse include low self-esteem, withdrawal, excessive need for control, and trouble concentrating.

Reporting Child Maltreatment

Parents are typically the least frequent reporters of child maltreatment, often due to fear or denial.

Substance Abuse in Adolescents

If a teacher suspects a student is using drugs or alcohol, the first step should be to consult with the school counselor.

Adolescent Suicide Risks

Risk factors for adolescent suicide include patterns of family violence, substance abuse, and parental unemployment.

Violence Prevention in Schools

Combating a violent school environment requires strategies like conflict resolution programs, weapon confiscation, and providing clear consequences for violence.

Addressing Cheating and Vandalism

To minimize cheating, educators can implement character education, modify seating arrangements, and teach anti-plagiarism strategies.
Fostering a respectful classroom environment and embedding positive values within the curriculum can mitigate violence and vandalism.

Dropout Prevention Strategies

Factors correlated with high school dropout rates involve poor academic performance, social alienation, early pregnancy, and the allure of immediate employment.
Educators can help prevent dropouts by monitoring academic engagement and showing genuine interest in students’ well-being.

Impact of Poverty on Education

Poverty limits opportunities for skill development and support, leading to underdevelopment of talents in poor children.

Goals of Sex Education

Major goals for sex education include preventing teen pregnancies, fostering sexual health, reducing sexually transmitted diseases, and promoting abstinence.

Legal Obligations of Educators

Educators must legally report any suspicions of child abuse, reflecting the responsibility to protect vulnerable students.

Safe School Environment Regulations

The Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, part of the No Child Left Behind Act, mandates safety regulations in public schools across the U.S.

Youth Suicide Prevention

Effective prevention strategies include supporting family and school relationships, establishing clear policies on suicide prevention, and training educators to recognize warning signs.

Ensuring School Safety

Schools can improve safety by using metal detectors, encouraging positive youth participation, implementing conflict resolution programs, and enforcing zero-tolerance policies.

Cheating in Education

The prevalence of cheating is rising due to perceived acceptability, lack of strict consequences, and misunderstandings about what constitutes plagiarism.

Teacher Roles in Student Engagement

Teachers should actively engage with students to detect changes in behavior, provide academic help, and demonstrate care to support student retention and success.

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Explore key concepts related to the impact of social issues on student success in Chapter 4. This quiz covers scenarios that teachers may encounter, highlighting the importance of understanding students’ backgrounds. Test your knowledge with these flashcards!