Social Implication Of Poverty In Education Essay

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Educational Implications of Poverty
Education, especially in early childhood, is one of the most important factors that affects the development of children, and becoming educated provides valuable resources for forward movement of a country (Gunilla D., et al., 1999). The effects of poverty may ultimately manifest in a child’s education, with implications such as; (1) Social exclusion in school, and (2) Difficulty in matching with peers.
(1) Social Exclusion in School
While it is true that poverty in Singapore, on an absolute scale, fares much better than other countries, the effect of relative poverty is present (Lee HS, 2015), which can be observed in difference seen in education. Social inclusion in the education scene is dependent on many …show more content…

If a child is unable to afford being included in socially valued activities, such as attending school trips and class gatherings, members of that social group will likely exclude them from such activities in the future (Dominic A., et al., 2007).
Social exclusion stems from a young age according to Dr. Edyth Wheeler. It was exemplified through observations of four year olds making threats of exclusion independent of adult approval. The underlying motive for social exclusion in school was the aggregation of power within the group, and not to allow those of low power to enter. Students of low SES are hence left powerless in formation and retaining of social groups.
With less opportunities to interact with peers, social constructivist sharing of knowledge becomes limited. The student may then only rely on themselves, the teachers, or parents to aid in learning, which prevents viewing of a problem from more sources. Over time, a widening gap between the highest and lowest attaining students can be observed (West A., et al., …show more content…

These resources ensure that the individual will have the ability to meet with the demands of continual development set by the school (Carlo R., et al., 2009). Rohan Mascarenhas mentioned in an interview (Rodney R., 2010), that after-school programs enrolment by parents of higher SES is one of the prime reasons for greater academic achievements in school. These programs are tailored to help students in an intimate, one-to-one setting, providing an environment where the student is more likely to have their queries

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