This suggests that the teachers are giving their students a false perception of the world. ... When they do not get to sit down and critically analyze why the facts are the way that they are, they do not get the opportunity to create their own ideas and wonder how the world would be different if one tiny fact was changed. ... Being creative and thinking in unique ways not only allows humans to differentiate from each other, but also to connect with one another....

• Word Count: 1060
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Related to this "language barrier- that exists between low and middle social classes are behavior differences which affect teachers' perceptions and expectations of students. ... The same types of skills should be taught in low tracks that are currently being taught in higher-level tracks: independence, critical thinking skills, creativity, etc. instead of cooperation, conformity, and obeying instructions. ...

• Word Count: 1645
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Over the course of this project, a series of workshops and interviews involving six teachers and six community stakeholders was held to discuss community perceptions of partnerships with the school. ... Connell (1993) suggests that cohesive partnerships between schools and community agencies are critical to addressing the debilitating impact of disengagement for the least advantaged young people. ...

• Word Count: 5495
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Over the course of this project, a series of workshops and interviews involving six teachers and six community stakeholders was held to discuss community perceptions of partnerships with the school. ... Connell (1993) suggests that cohesive partnerships between schools and community agencies are critical to addressing the debilitating impact of disengagement for the least advantaged young people. ...

• Word Count: 5459
• Approx Pages: 22
• Grade Level: Undergraduate