101.0002+Chapter+2+Syntheses

Below are syntheses of information from Chapter 2 in the book //The Joy of Teaching// by Gene Hall, Linda Quinn, and Donna Gollnick (2008).

How does gender influence students? In //The Joy of Teaching// by Gene Hall, Linda Quinn and Donna Gillnick, what most people think of when they hear the term "gender" is being male or female. It is actually the traits that are associated with being either gender. Girls are often driver to avoid activities labeled as being masculine, like computer science and rough physical activity, while boys often avoid subjects that would label them as being feminine or weak like the arts or anything that projects any outward emotion. Girls are often encouraged to overcome these gender norms whereas boys are more likely to be ridiculed by their peers or families for breaking with pre-established gender stereotypes. Teachers should be careful to avoid labeling and teaching by these stereotypes while still treating all individual students equally in the classroom.

- Justin, Jeremy, Vicki

What do teachers need to know about English language learners? In "Today's Students," chapter two of //The Joy of Teaching//, Hall stresses the importance of a teacher's ability to teach curriculum to English language learners at all different levels of language proficiency. Every student of every background has the same right to a sound education. This may be difficult for a teacher because their job becomes not just teaching the subject but also the language. With the rise of immigration the issue of language barriers in the classroom becomes more prevalent everyday. Hall writes that we cannot deny education to any youth despite their background. It falls to the teacher to overcome any barrier and educate the student to their full potential.

By: Tiarra & Cliff

What is the effect of SES on students?

In the Joy of Teaching written by Gene Hall, Linda Quinn, and Donna Gollnick, the effect of socioeconomic status (SES) on students is discussed. The authors explain the different social classes that affect children’s education: those being lower, middle and upper-middle class. The lower class is identified by low wage jobs and potential homelessness, where parents are often to occupied to get involved in their children’s learning. The middle and upper middle classes are characterized by working white collar or professional jobs, owning their own homes and offering more access to academic aid. Hall et. al. state that it is important not to predispose academic success based on socioeconomic status and to understand that most students are not taught about lower class citizens. According to the authors, schools determine low-income student's needs and risks, and provide necessary services to accommodate accessibility to public schooling.

By: Emily, Matt and Caleb