RTLB Presentation

1. Socialisation within our SchoolsSocialisation within our Schools

2. What is SocialisationWhat is Socialisation
 Through language socialization, children
learn the behaviours that are culturally
appropriate in their community (Schieffelin
& Ochs, 1986).

3.  Children become socially, linguistically
and culturally competent members of their
community through interactions with
caregivers and other more competent
members of their community (Ochs &
Schieffelin, 1984; Schieffelin & Ochs,
1986).
Who develops this?Who develops this?

4. HypothesizeHypothesize
 If we are socialized by external forcesIf we are socialized by external forces
(nurture), are there any aspects of our(nurture), are there any aspects of our
social selves that might be in-bornsocial selves that might be in-born
(nature).(nature).
 Is our need for human affection a productIs our need for human affection a product
of nature or nurture?of nature or nurture?
 What can the monkeys tell us?What can the monkeys tell us?

5. How do we achieve this inHow do we achieve this in
schools?schools?
 School Charter +School Charter +
 Effective Teacher/Student relationships +Effective Teacher/Student relationships +
 Effective Classroom Management +Effective Classroom Management +
 Effective Teaching +Effective Teaching +
 = Effective Social Climates= Effective Social Climates

6. What are special educationalWhat are special educational
needs?needs?
 Some students have needs or disabilitiesSome students have needs or disabilities
that affect their ability socialise. These are:that affect their ability socialise. These are:
 Behavioural/social (ie Autism)Behavioural/social (ie Autism)
 Reading/writing (ie dyslexia)Reading/writing (ie dyslexia)
 Understanding things/concentrating (ieUnderstanding things/concentrating (ie
ADHD)ADHD)
 Physical needs or impairmentsPhysical needs or impairments

7. What does the “looking glass” tell us about ourselves?