Untenable Choices: Families and Education
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Sophomore
Major
Sociology
Minor
Applied Statistics
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
2nd Student Major
Psychology and Sociology
3rd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Junior
3rd Student Major
Communication Disorders
4th Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
4th Student Major
History
4th Student Minor
Sociology
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Diane Nititham
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Untenable Choices: Families and Education (SOC 333)
Keywords: education, pedagogy, family, conflict theory, socioeconomic status, parental involvement, second shift, hurried childhood, adultified childhood, moral hierarchy
Our presentation discusses how family structure and parental involvement affect the education of students in the classroom. We apply conflict theory to educational systems to examine the intersections of the U.S. education system, school curriculum, family structures, and social class. We also address how the U.S. education system and its curriculum was designed for upper and middle class students and families, causing other family structures and social classes to fall short. We analyze the group activity we designed for the class, our reflections on leading discussion questions in regards to their family type and the environment of their upbringing, and also the literature on the effects of home environment on the educational success of each student. Last, we review whether our lecture, game play, open discussion, and assigned readings, helped students to understand the concepts and identify possible solutions for making the education system more inclusive to diverse family structures.
Spring Scholars Week 2019 Event
Other
Other Scholars Week Event
Pedagogy, Praxis, and Inequality: Sociological Reflections on Education
Untenable Choices: Families and Education
Untenable Choices: Families and Education (SOC 333)
Keywords: education, pedagogy, family, conflict theory, socioeconomic status, parental involvement, second shift, hurried childhood, adultified childhood, moral hierarchy
Our presentation discusses how family structure and parental involvement affect the education of students in the classroom. We apply conflict theory to educational systems to examine the intersections of the U.S. education system, school curriculum, family structures, and social class. We also address how the U.S. education system and its curriculum was designed for upper and middle class students and families, causing other family structures and social classes to fall short. We analyze the group activity we designed for the class, our reflections on leading discussion questions in regards to their family type and the environment of their upbringing, and also the literature on the effects of home environment on the educational success of each student. Last, we review whether our lecture, game play, open discussion, and assigned readings, helped students to understand the concepts and identify possible solutions for making the education system more inclusive to diverse family structures.