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

    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 ________.

    <p>school</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>13%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Language differences do not affect communication among students.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Educational outcomes for minority groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Students with additional languages may have lower levels of __________.

    <p>attainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ethnocentric schooling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of Black Caribbeans and Pakistanis live in poverty?

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

    Ethnic minorities are more likely to live in __________ households.

    <p>lower-income</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the ethnic groups with their associated social conditions:

    <p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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