Educational Inequality in Elementary Schools: The Influence of Socioeconomic Status and School Factors | Chapter 3 | Language, Literature and Education: Research Updates Vol. 4

Elementary education plays a pivotal role in promoting socioeconomic and cultural development, particularly in developing countries like Pakistan. This sector presents an interesting scenario that is diverse and scattered in scope and faces complex social, cultural, political and economic bottlenecks. Stratification is deeply rooted in the networks of educational institutions at both the macro and micro levels. It leads to a difference in the accumulation of educational capital. Since the role of equal primary education in development cannot be denied, one of the key skills for success is the “linguistic key”; the English language skill. This paper aims to highlight aspects that lead to disparity among educational institutes and explore differences among Socioeconomically Divided School Systems at the elementary level. Specifically, this work examines trends in school factors to compare how these factors accumulate to a specific kind of linguistic exposure across socioeconomically divided school systems in Pakistan. In this ethnographic study, the cumulative inequality theory of advantage and disadvantage is used as a theoretical framework, and data is gathered from 30 elementary schools in Rawalpindi through demographics, teacher interviews and test scores. The schools were categorised as low-paid, middle-paid paid and high-paid schools in line with the socioeconomic classes which have access to specific schools. The European framework of reference (CEFR) as a measuring criterion for foreign language learners was used to measure the language achievement. The results of the research show which factors play a significant role in cumulative advantage or disadvantage. Findings reveal that children in elite private schools receive greater English language exposure, while those in low-income public schools face systemic barriers that hinder language acquisition. These early inequalities compound over time, reinforcing educational and social disadvantage. The research offers valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders aiming to address linguistic inequities and promote a more equitable primary education system. The results are significant for policymakers, educationists, teachers and the larger society.

 

Author (s) Details

Afia Kanwal
Department of English, College of Science and Humanities, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU), KSA.

 

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Personal Factors and Mental Health of Public School Teachers in Lavezares I District, Northern Samar, Philippines: A Recent Study| Chapter 10 | Current Overview on Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

 The exploration focuses on the particular factors that impact public- academy preceptors' internal health. This check was given to abecedarian and secondary academy preceptors in Lavezares I District, Division of Northern Samar. The descriptive- correlational exploration design was used in this study, which included 30 actors chosen through intentional slice. Descriptive statistics and the Pearson Product- Moment Correlation Measure were used to assay check questionnaire data. This was done during the third quarter of the 2021- 2022 academy time. According to the findings, the maturity of them are between the periods of 31 and 38. The maturity of them are womanish, wedded, with a net take- home pay of,000-,499, donors of completed academic conditions( Auto) for their Mama, hold a schoolteacher III position, have been in the service for 7 times or lower, and have attended no further than two distance literacy trainings and forums . In respects to internal health, issues revealed that preceptors at the van of distance literacy perpetration experience severe stress, moderate anxiety, and mild depression. The demographic data of age, gender, civil status, net take- home pay, loftiest educational attainment, tutoring position, length of service, and number of attended distance education trainings and forums were set up to be unconnected to preceptors' internal health. The results of this exploration will give sapience into how seminaries can address particular factors and internal health issues of preceptors in order for them to come flexible in the face of adversity.

Author(s) Details:

Rona L. Alcera,
Department of Nursing, College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman, Northern Samar-6400, Philippines.

Danhill C. Donoga,
Department of Education, Division of Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar-6404, Philippines.

Margaret A. Turla,
Department of Health, Rural Health Unit, Lavezares, Northern Samar-6404, Philippines.

Cecil C. Balag,
Department of Education, Division of Northern Samar, Lavezares, Northern Samar-6404, Philippines.

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Interactive Whiteboards in Elementary Schools | Chapter 9 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol.1

Interactive Whiteboards (IWBs) are widely used in elementary schools around the world. The aim of this qualitative case study was to evaluate how American elementary public school teachers perceive and use IWBs. Using purposive sample techniques, nine teachers were selected for this study. Data was collected through 2 Skype or phone interviews and teachers’ lesson plan snapshots. The research data was analyzed using Yin's [1] model of case study analysis. Generally, study participants had positive attitudes towards IWBs. Measuring them as beneficial, though they identified the need for professional development, additional time for planning and developing new lessons, technological support, and upgrades of the technology. The social change implications from this research encompasses productive practice of elementary teachers for integrating technologies to support 21st century learning

Author (s)  Details

Dr. Olga Samsonova
Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi Women’s College, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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