Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Thesis - Campus Access Only
First Advisor
Dr. Denisha Jones
Second Advisor
Jerusha Beckerman
Abstract
This paper is a testament to the negative impacts that cognitive, intellectual, and social labels have on connections in the classroom, both by way of students’ identities as learners and access to education. Labels pervade schools and exclude children from exploring, wondering, and making due to students’ identities and educators’ perceptions of their social interactions and academic performance. Whether intentional or not, giving students labels based on their cognitive, intellectual, and social abilities and performance creates separation and allows for maltreatment of students based on who does and does not have certain labels. As educators it is essential that we move away from these harmful labels and work towards seeing students as whole children so that we can support them in learning and obtaining tools for future successes.
Recommended Citation
Alexander, Corinne, "Labels in Learning: An Exploration of the Effects of Cognitive, Intellectual, and Social Labels on Connections in the Classroom" (2022). Art of Teaching Thesis - Written. 13.
https://digitalcommons.slc.edu/aot_written/13