Ethnicity and education L2

What did Eysenck suggest about the differences between various ethnic groups and 'races'?

• They are due to cultural differences.

• They are due to innate ability.

• They are due to environmental factors.

• They are due to educational opportunities.

According to Coard, how do schools affect ethnic minorities?

• They promote ethnic minority achievements.

• They make ethnic minorities feel superior.

• They make ethnic minorities feel inferior.

• They provide equal opportunities for all.

What does Mason say about the nature of education?

• It is racist.

• It is ethnocentric.

• It is multicultural.

• It is inclusive.

What did the Commission For Racial Equality find in their study at 'Jayleigh' school?

• White pupils were entered for fewer GCSEs than Asian students.

• Asian students were placed in higher sets than white pupils.

• White pupils were entered for more GCSEs than Asian students.

• Asian students received more attention from teachers.

According to Modhood et al 1997, which group is more likely to be excluded from school?

• Asian girls

• Afro-Caribbean boys

• White boys

• Asian boys

What did Wright find about teacher attention towards Asian girls?

• They received more attention than other groups.

• They received less attention than other groups.

• They were punished more than other groups.

• They were praised more than other groups.

What did Driver and Ballard (1981) find about Asian children and the English language?

• They struggled with English throughout school.

• They were as good at English as their classmates by age 16.

• They were better at English than their classmates.

• They never caught up with their classmates in English.

What did labelling theorists argue influenced teacher expectations?

• Language proficiency

• Accent

• Cultural background

• Academic performance

What did Gillborn identify as a significant factor in the performance of different minority groups?

• Economic background

• Labelling

• Parental involvement

• School resources

What is the 'myth of the black challenge' according to Gillborn?

• Black children are less capable academically.

• Black children labelled as more likely to challenge authority.

• Black children are more obedient than other groups.

• Black children are less likely to succeed in sports.