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How does ethnicity affect academic performance?
Ethnic diversity can reduce social interactions among pupils, as e.g. students with different ethnic backgrounds may not feel integrated in the school environment, and this, in turn, can divert the student’s time toward more productive activities.
Why some ethnic groups do less well than others in education?
Ethnic groups to some extent do have their own subcultures, own norms and values. Language differences do affect educational attainment. Bangladeshis are less likely to be familiar with the English language. The value placed on education by parents and pupil motivation can effect attainment.
How does ethnicity play a role in education?
First, educational attainment is enhanced by a privileged background, and students from advantaged ethnic origins benefit from the educational, occupational, and economic attainments of their parents. Second, dominant social groups use the educational system to secure their privilege across generations.
How does race and gender affect education?
Study shows race, gender affect teachers’ perceptions of students’ ability. For example, the study found that teachers rated black students lower in math skills compared to white students with identical non-cognitive abilities and test scores.
Why is race and ethnicity important in education?
According to Mr. Coleman, racial and ethnic diversity in elementary and secondary education promotes cross- racial understanding, breaks down stereotypes, and enables students to better understand persons of a different race.
Why do ethnic minorities underachieve in education?
Why do ethnic minorities underachieve in education? Ethnic backgrounds that are less successful in education – Bangladeshis, Pakistanis and Blacks – have a higher percentage of pupils from working class backgrounds. So their ethnicity affects their class and their class affects their ability to achieve in education.