Parental Support in Education Among Ethnic Groups

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Which statement accurately reflects the findings about parental support for education among different ethnic groups?

Many ethnic minority parents take an active interest in their children's education with high aspirations. (correct)
Parental support is uniform across all ethnicities.
Most ethnic minority parents show indifference to their children's education.
Ethnic minorities generally have lower aspirations for their children.

Lower-class white families from disadvantaged areas tend to have a more positive attitude towards school.

False (B)

What does the Swann Report suggest about parental support for education?

Most parents enjoy greater parental support than others.

According to Lupton (2004), lower-class white families from disadvantaged areas have a more negative attitude towards ________.

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Match the researchers to their findings on parental support in education:

Swann Report = Greater parental support among ethnic minorities Lupton = Negative attitude towards school in lower-class white families Pilkington = Parental support varies across different ethnic groups Both Swann Report and Pilkington = High aspirations for children's education among many parents Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of secondary school students did not have English as their first language in 2013?

13% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Language differences do not affect communication among students.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What major role do language factors play according to the Swann Report?

Educational outcomes for minority groups Signup and view all the answers

Students with additional languages may have lower levels of __________.

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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Ethnic Inequality = A significant factor in educational achievement Language Differences = Cause communication difficulties Preconceived Notions = Create obstacles to learning Swann Report = Highlights language factors affecting education Signup and view all the answers

What is one internal factor that contributes to ethnic minority underachievement?

Ethnocentric schooling (D) Signup and view all the answers

The poverty rate among ethnic minorities is lower compared to the white population.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of Black Caribbeans and Pakistanis live in poverty?

Around 25% for Pakistanis and Bangladeshis, and around 50% for Black Caribbeans. Signup and view all the answers

Ethnic minorities are more likely to live in __________ households.

lower-income Signup and view all the answers

Match the ethnic groups with their associated social conditions:

Black Caribbean = More likely to be unemployed Pakistani = Higher poverty rate than average Bangladeshi = Approximately 25% live in poverty White population = Lower poverty rate than ethnic minorities Signup and view all the answers

Internal Factors: Ethnicity and Underachievement

The idea that a group's ethnicity can affect their underachievement due to internal factors within that group, such as their culture, values, or beliefs.

External Factors: Ethnicity and Underachievement

External factors are outside influences that can impact a group's educational achievement, such as societal norms, educational systems, and broader societal expectations.

Language Differences: External Factor

The belief that differences in language skills can create challenges for students from ethnic minorities in educational settings.

Family Differences: External Factor

This refers to the potential impact of differences in family structures, parenting styles, and cultural values on the academic performance of students from ethnic minorities.