Summary:
The research book written by Jerlando F.L. Jackson examines the lives of African American students in an Urban setting. Jackson seems to explore the number of issues that African American Students lack because there aren't enough advantages given to them like the whites, and as a result of that, they perform poorly on standardized tests. Jackson claims that inequality, disparate representation, and denied access opportunities are many of the reasons why African Americans struggle with education. Jackson notes in her research that " the dismal educational conditions for African Americans coupled with federal legislation targeted at improving conditions, however, the results have been slow and insignificant. The research also examines how teacher selection plays an important role in student performance. (Jackson, 37)
Review:
After doing my research, I understood that many African-Americans struggled in the educational system because of how they are perceived in their communities, and as a result, has impacted the amount of resources they receive from people of power. I think that it may take a long way before societies and communities can actually change. I feel like there is indeed a correlation between how they are perceived by society and the grants needed for them to actually succeed academically.
I feel like my students actually feel that they do not have enough resources because of how they are perceived by their communities and the people around them. One indicator that I noticed thus far is how they feel about the community they are in. They reference neighboring blooming neighborhoods as "wealthy" and "place of living" yet never refer to their neighborhood as a place that is comfortable and worthy because they do not feel like they have enough of resources as compared to the neighboring towns.
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The research book written by Jerlando F.L. Jackson examines the lives of African American students in an Urban setting. Jackson seems to explore the number of issues that African American Students lack because there aren't enough advantages given to them like the whites, and as a result of that, they perform poorly on standardized tests. Jackson claims that inequality, disparate representation, and denied access opportunities are many of the reasons why African Americans struggle with education. Jackson notes in her research that " the dismal educational conditions for African Americans coupled with federal legislation targeted at improving conditions, however, the results have been slow and insignificant. The research also examines how teacher selection plays an important role in student performance. (Jackson, 37)
Review:
After doing my research, I understood that many African-Americans struggled in the educational system because of how they are perceived in their communities, and as a result, has impacted the amount of resources they receive from people of power. I think that it may take a long way before societies and communities can actually change. I feel like there is indeed a correlation between how they are perceived by society and the grants needed for them to actually succeed academically.
I feel like my students actually feel that they do not have enough resources because of how they are perceived by their communities and the people around them. One indicator that I noticed thus far is how they feel about the community they are in. They reference neighboring blooming neighborhoods as "wealthy" and "place of living" yet never refer to their neighborhood as a place that is comfortable and worthy because they do not feel like they have enough of resources as compared to the neighboring towns.
Link:
Jackson, Jerlando F. L., and Gloria Billings. Strengthening the African American Educational Pipeline Informing Research, Policy, and Practice. Ithaca: State U of New York, 2007. Print.
Nice connections to your current situation. How can you support or help change these perceptions? Is there any movement in your district to help solve this? I see this as an issue in many communities and we need to find a way as a society to make change.
ReplyDeleteNice connections to your current situation. How can you support or help change these perceptions? Is there any movement in your district to help solve this? I see this as an issue in many communities and we need to find a way as a society to make change.
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ReplyDeleteHi Najah,
I agree that socio-economic status has an undeniable negative impact on the life chances of students, regardless of their ethnicity. Their greatest chance at change is an excellent teacher (YOU!) who can help them build their self-esteem and create a safe and nurturing environment where they can learn! You can make a difference one student at a time!
Thank you for your service!
Sonya