The term stereotype derives from the Greek words στερεός (stereos), "firm, solid"[4] and τύπος (typos), "impression,"[5] hence "solid impression". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype
Does it in some cases, make it easier on the student to be categorized, to help them fit into cliques in their social circle?
Yes, sterotyping is bad. Good is a stretch because anytime I try to generalize about a person, I am wrong. Isn't it better to treat everyone as unique?
ReplyDeleteYes, It is good to treat everyone as unique. I found a great website for teachers:
Deletehttp://secondary-school.helium.com/how-to/11685-how-to-tackle-stereotypes
Practices for Educating Students on the Topic of Stereotyping.
. Value education - teach respect for one another and
have a self awareness of how you are treating others.
Personal responsibility.
. Openly discuss stereotyping in the classroom with
your students.
. Teach students about the negative affects of
stereotyping.
. Hold group discussions.
. Post group discussions.
. Present out of class projects to broaden students
thinking on the topic of stereotyping.
. Discuss ways to elminiate stereotyping.
The classroom is where a diversity of students come together to learn the value of community, respect and how to get along with one another. Teachers can teach respect for individuals and build a better classroom environment for everyone.
Robin Walker
Scot, But doesn't stereotyping help you as a teacher put students in a category to help you tailor your teaching approach towards them?
DeleteAll labels are false. Stereotyping someone based on one's perception, especially if you are a teacher, could have an extremely negative impact on a student. As a teacher, it is one's duty to create a democratic environment that creates equal opportunities for all students. What one person perceives as promiscuous behavior, laziness, incompetence, intelligence, athleticism, attractiveness, insubordination....could be perceived entirely different by another person. The best thing a teacher can do is treat every student with respect, appreciate their individuality, and have high expectations for all students.
DeleteObviously there are more than just racial stereotypes, but thought this video was interesting.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0e73YzLK68
It was interesting. But I think we all portray ourselves the way we want others to see us. And racism in the past was predominately handed down generationally. But today theirs such a push for cultural diversity, that breeds racist ideology without parental involvement.
DeleteI think that there will be no way to erase stereotypes, but we as future teachers should not embrace them. I believe that high school years are definitely the most impressionable years of ones' life, and stereotypes can often be very hurtful.
ReplyDeleteJoe, as far as your statement on on stereotyping students so we know how to teach them, I think that what we need to do is realize our students different learning styles, not stereotype, and try to use that knowledge to help them learn better.
Here is a study that I came across which shows the negative effects of stereotyping, even in adults!
ReplyDelete“Past studies have shown that people perform poorly in situations where they feel they are being stereotyped.” Michael Inzlicht
First, they placed participants in situations where they had to perform a task in the face of negative stereotyping. After the participants were removed from the prejudicial situation, researchers measured their ability to control their aggression, eat appropriate amounts, make rational decisions, and stay focused.
Their results show that prejudice and stereotyping have lingering adverse impacts.
“Even after a person leaves a situation where they faced negative stereotypes, the effects of coping with that situation remain,” says Inzlicht.
“People are more likely to be aggressive after they’ve faced prejudice in a given situation. They are more likely to exhibit a lack of self control. They have trouble making good, rational decisions. And they are more likely to over-indulge on unhealthy foods.”
http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/08/11/long-term-effects-of-stereotyping/16675.html