Midterm Study Guide Teaching Health PDF

Teaching Health to Students 1. Social Capital- the potential to obtain resources, favors, or information through personal connections; a set of shared values or resources that allow individuals to work together in a group to effectively achieve a common purpose 2. Economic standards- the ma...

Teaching Health to Students 1. Social Capital- the potential to obtain resources, favors, or information through personal connections; a set of shared values or resources that allow individuals to work together in a group to effectively achieve a common purpose 2. Economic standards- the material circumstances in which people live, the goods and services they are able to consume, and the economic resources to which they have access 3. BIPOC- black, indigenous, people of color 4. Socioeconomic status- a term used by sociologists, economists, and other social scientists to describe the class standing of an individual or group 5. McKinney Vento- federal law that provides important educational rights and services to Pre-K-12th grade students experiencing homelessness 6. Needs-based assessments- a systematic set of procedures that are used to determine needs, examine their nature and cuases and set priorities for future action 7. Food insecurities- household level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food 8. Social stratification- society's rankings based on income and power 9. Poverty-stricken communities- communities where the poverty rate is higher than wealth 10. The Achievement Gap- the disparity in academic performance between groups of students 11. Gentrification- the process whereby the character of a poor urban area is changed by wealthier people moving in, improving housing and attracting new businesses, typically displacing current residents in the process 12. MSI (minority serving institutions)- academic institutions in the US that enroll a significant percentage of students from minority groups 13. Classism- a form of discrimination based on socioeconomic, or class, status 14. Title 1- a federal program that supports low-income students 15. Cultural Bias- interpretation and judgement of phenomena by the standards of one’s culture 16. SGI (small group instruction)- educational approach that focuses on individuals learning in small groups 17. DPI (department of public instruction)- state agency that advances public education 18. Post Realism- the foundation of scientific reasoning  Study Questions: 1. Why are the differences between economic standards and social capital important while relating to students? A. By increasing social capital, educators can provide students with resources and experiences that may be limited to them due to their economic standing. Being mindful and sensitive to students’ economic situations can help educators navigate students’ behaviors and assist in making education acessible to all students. 2. What does BIPOC mean and is this term culturally relevant? A. BIPOC stands for black, indigenous, and people of color. It is used to refer to individuals who are excluded based on their race and ethnicity. This term is culturally relevant as it identifies challenges and discriminations faced by those included in these groups. 3. Why is SES important? A. Socioeconomic status affects access to resources, parental involvement, and stress levels, impacting students’ academic performance and opportunities. 4. How does SES determine who goes to a certain school? A. Higher-income areas tend to have better-funded schools with more resources, while lower-income areas may have schools with less resources and opportunities. 5. How do food desserts/ insecurities affect families and students? A. When students do not have access to adequate nutrition, they can be met with health issues, lack of energy, and difficulty concentrating in class. 6. How do food desserts/ insecurities affect schools? A. Schools often provide meal programs and resources to families. 7. What does “Never let students interfere with your education” -Mark Twain mean? A. It emphasizes the idea and importance of learning and education going beyond formal schooling. Valuable knowledge can also be obtained outside of the classroom. 8. What was the movie Erin Brokenvitch about? A. It was about Erin Brockovich, a single mother who becomes a legal assistant and helps to bring a major case against the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) concerning water contamination. 9. How does Erin Brokenvitch relate to a judge blocking the EPA from using the civil rights law in a pollution case? A. The article talks about how the Environmental Protection Agency is limited in how they can use title six of the Civil Rights Act to monitor industrial pollution in communities. 10. How does contamination harm low-income and minority communities? A. Contamination of the air and water affects these communities because they cannot afford to move elsewhere or get adequate treatment for the sicknesses or diseases they can obtain through their living situation. 11. How does this harm community schools, students, and families who occupy these schools? A. Contaminants in the environment can affect the air and water quality around schools, potentially exposing students, teachers, and staff to harmful substances. 12. What states are affected the most by poverty? Why? A. Mississippi, New Mexico, Louisiana, West Virginia, Arkansas; these states have economies that rely on agricultural and manufacturing industries which offer lower wages. 13. What demographic of students are impacted most compared to others because of this? A. Those from minority racial and ethnic backgrounds, particularly black and Hispanic students 14. How are students/ schools struggling with the health disparities in schools? A. Students may not receive timely medical attention, leading to untreated illnesses and chronic conditons that can affect their ability to learn and participate in school.