Understanding Socioeconomic Ally Deprived

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Understanding Socioeconomically Deprived

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A Case Study of a Child Living in Poverty

By: Carol Mizelle

February 2, 2012


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Section I

Summary of article

While reading this article, I found myself constantly thinking

about the children I come in contact with daily. The article did a great

job in depicting the culture of poverty, and emphasizing ways to teach

to children of poverty. Understanding a childs background helps to

put the child in a perspective to be reached. Many children are

overlooked in education because no one has ever taken the time to

find out about the circumstances that surrounds individual children.

First of all, children of poverty are often deprived due to their

circumstances. Poverty children are lacking many influences and

experiences to help them function in a sustainable society.

Reviewing the information of this article proves that it has been

discovered, children are individually unique based on their culture

and influences. Educators must adjust teaching styles and school

techniques to allow for the vast differences in children.

When dealing with discipline, children of poverty respond to

swift and physical means. Therefore, physical punishment places a

child in a physical state of mind rather than a mental approach.

Knowing this information tells one that students will manipulate and


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perform better with their hands rather than their heads. Teachers

should adjust their activities accordingly.

Lastly, students of poverty see school as unfair and of no great

value. Students are deprived of learning not because the student

cannot learn, but because the learning lacks meaning or directions.

All learning must become interesting, relevant, and active to enable

the best for all students. Learning should be focused on student-

centered design, firm and definite. Students must be provided with

real work to develop proper habits and skills.

Section II

Case Study

The student that I chose as a depiction of living in poverty has

various identification of cultural poverty that equates him to definitely

belong to this situation. He is a from a single parent home, and he

has two other siblings. Furthermore, his characteristics are

commonly present with generational poverty. When calling his

mother there is often background noise constantly overcastting the

conversation. The mother fulfills the role as the full caretaker of her

mother, and his siblings, which are all living in the same generational

house.


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The mother seems not to prioritize academic learning for her or

her son. She has a job sometimes, and reveals the fact of the job

she has is about making money to survive, and never looks for a

career opportunity. Another example would be the fact of his

organization skills. Dealing with organization and long-term project

planning he often states and shows of his lack of organization skills.

Many times this student has been reprimanded for various

behavior issues. He deals with punishment as forgiveness, and does

not see it as a way to change his negative behavior habits. Other

behavioral issues that exist depict that he feels he cant do what is

required, and states I quit then gives up instead of resolving his

issues at the moment.

One of the many ways I have tried to help this student, is to

ensure he always has supplies needed for the day. Whether it is

pencil, paper, or books for class, I try to provide what is needed. I

always try to encourage and praise that child with encouraging words.

I tend to be diligent about understanding what his immediate needs

are in school. He is allowed to complete his project work on a level

that he feels success. Even though I feel that he has to overcome

many obstacles, I know that I will remain confident in requiring that he

fulfill what is evident each day.

Section III


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Reflection

Reading this article expands my thinking to a different level. Ihave always tried to be very aware of my students needs, but now I

constantly find myself thinking about why the child is reacting to a

situation. Exploring teaching techniques, allows me to self reflect

about what I can do to improve the lives of my students.

Educating a child involves knowing the complete child. It is not

until you completely know the child, and the circumstances in whichthey live that you can truly educate the child to the fullest.

In her book, Understanding Children of Poverty, Ruby Payne discusses

the hidden rules that govern how each of us behaves in our social class. Those

rules, because they are hidden and only known to those within the group, prove

to be a major stumbling block for individuals trying to improve and move from

poverty class. (source 2)

Poverty impacts a students learning as well decision making. I

feel we must understand that children of poverty come from a

different world. Most of the time we take for granted the

circumstance in which we live. We learn to survive for the normal.

Most teachers, like myself, have a middle-class background.

Teachers and administrators must overcome backgroundmisunderstanding, and be open to changing real-world techniques

that can make a difference in the way we teach our children. I feel

this article along with the book has opened my eyes and heart, so


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that I can be more aware of students circumstances and improve

students learning.

Sources

Source 1: The Socioeconomically Deprived Adaptive Instruction (Part III)

Source 2: Understanding Poverty (Ruby Payne)

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