equity issues while focusing on teacher's beliefs.pptx

Equity issues which focuses on teachers beliefs

1. Equity issues by focusing on teacher‘s beliefs on gender, class, culture and language

2. Equity issues in education E quity -students from diverse backgrounds and may require different levels of support to achieve success Equity encompasses: Access Opportunity Resources Teaching and Learning Assessment and Evaluation Discipline and behaviour management Parental and community engagement

3. Do teachers’ beliefs and perce p tions affect students? Yes, teachers’ interactions with their students in the school context influence their perceptions, goals, and behaviors (Richardson 1996)

4. Teacher’s beliefs on Gender more positive attitudes about male students’ math performance , overrate male students’ mathematical abilities higher expectations regarding male students’ mathematical success ( Riegle -Crumb and Humphries, 2012; Robinson- Cimpian et al., 2014) Pay more attention to boys than girl students (Zhang , Q. (2013)). Boys are more naturally inclined towards STEM subjects; while girls are more interested in humanities or arts Some mathematics teachers may hold beliefs about the importance of creating an equitable and inclusive learning environment

5. Teacher’s beliefs on class/caste/culture Correlation Between Economic Status and Mathematical Ability Differential Expectations Based on Economic Status Perceptions of Motivation and Effort Assumption of Universal Norms Preference for Familiar Cultural Contexts Stereotypes About Mathematical Ability Implicit Cultural Assumptions

6. Teachers ’ beliefs regarding language Preference for English Medium Instruction Assumption of English Language Proficiency Neglect of Regional Languages Assessment and Grading Bias Communication Barriers

7. Effect on students Diminished Self-Confidence Lower Academic Achievement Disengagement and Alienation Negative Stereotype Threat Impact on Social-Emotional Well-being Long-term Educational Outcomes

8. Addressing biases (for teachers) Self-Reflection Education and Awareness: Cultural Competence Training: Critical Examination of Curriculum and Materials Inclusive Teaching Practices Promotion of Equity Seeking Feedback and Input Commitment to Continuous Learning

9. Addressing biases (in classrooms) Encourage Participation Promote Collaboration Use Diverse Examples Address Stereotypes Provide Role Models Offer Support Create a Safe Space Celebrate Diversity Provide Feedback Seek Feedback