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Teachers’ Perceptions Of Students Based On Socioeconomic Status: A Literature Review
Rowe, Chelsea Rowe, Chelsea
Rowe, Chelsea
Rowe, Chelsea
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The purpose of this research was to determine whether teachers’ perceptions of students are affected by students’ socioeconomic status (SES). It was hypothesized that teachers perceive students from lower socioeconomic classes as less capable than students from higher socioeconomic status, and that teachers unconsciously set lower achievement expectations for low SES students, based on these original perceptions. All empirical studies conducted in the last decade on the topic were reviewed, including studies that used both naturalistic methods and those that used hypothetical scenarios. The hypothesis was supported through the analysis of past research, finding the presence of classism in teacher perceptions. Implications for teacher training are discussed to help address the biases revealed in this research.
Title
Teachers’ Perceptions Of Students Based On Socioeconomic Status: A Literature Review
Date
2018-01-01
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socioeconomic status
SES
teacher perception
teacher expectation
classism
student ability
SES
teacher perception
teacher expectation
classism
student ability
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Abstract
The purpose of this research was to determine whether teachers’ perceptions of students are affected by students’ socioeconomic status (SES). It was hypothesized that teachers perceive students from lower socioeconomic classes as less capable than students from higher socioeconomic status, and that teachers unconsciously set lower achievement expectations for low SES students, based on these original perceptions. All empirical studies conducted in the last decade on the topic were reviewed, including studies that used both naturalistic methods and those that used hypothetical scenarios. The hypothesis was supported through the analysis of past research, finding the presence of classism in teacher perceptions. Implications for teacher training are discussed to help address the biases revealed in this research.
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Childhood Education and Care
Psychology
Psychology
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Bachelor of Science (BS)