An advantage to a particular group of people, family, or individual student that is a direct result of their academic competence, language competence, or socioeconomic status.

How a student interprets their own ability to interact with others socially.

Instruction from an educator to teach children social skills and help facilitate group inclusion, communication, or dynamics.

A stage of moralistic thinking in which the individual focuses on acting in line with social conventions, expectations, rules, laws, and stereotypes. Based on the theory developed by Kohlberg.

The capacity to drive a group to reach concrete goals while also empowering team members and strengthening cohesion within the group.

The values, institutions or collective assets of a group or society that can be used to its advantage, such as the concepts of freedom, justice, civic participation and a diverse population.

Developed by Robert Sternberg. The theory that posits a broader context for intelligence, including sociocultural context, an individual’s ability to react to changes in their environment, and the recognition of strengths and weaknesses.

The theory that because knowledge is socially constructed, it is heavily influenced by society and the cultural setting in which it is developed.

The use of talking aloud by children to organize their thoughts and plans. As children get older, they may undertake this same process silently.

Downplaying racial, cultural and other differences in the backgrounds of individuals to promote popular American values and beliefs.