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Nature vs Nurture
Genes or Environment?• Oxford University figures:• 57.5% of places went to applicants from the state schools.• 42.5% to applicants from the independent schools.
• DFE – UK3,941 maintained secondary schools, 3,708,143 pupils, in the UK.
• 2,500 independent schools in the UK, with around 615,000 children. Of this there are around 700 Secondary independents with about 360,000 pupils.
• This is 7% of all pupils, rising to around 18% of pupils aged over 16.
Nature or Nurture?
Nature
The theory that the most important defining feature in who we are and how we are is controlled by genes inherited from our parent – Inherited factors that we cannot change
Nurture
The theory that the features that define us and make us are controlled by what we learn and what we experience - Our Environment
Nature?
• Athletic Children are often born to athletic parents
• Certain Nationalities / Races are far more successful in certain sports
Evidence?
Evidence?
Frank Lampard Snr and Frank Lampard Jnr
Evidence?
Frank Lampard Snr and Frank Lampard Jnr
Gary and Phil Neville
Evidence?
Frank Lampard Snr and Frank Lampard Jnr
Gary and Phil Neville
North African Long Distance Runners
Nurture?
Successful Athletes or footballers are often born to families with no History of sporting success
Evidence
Evidence
• Wayne Rooney
Evidence
• Wayne Rooney
• Working Class family
Evidence
• Wayne Rooney
• Working Class family• Mother was a Dinner Lady
Evidence
• Wayne Rooney
• Working Class family• Mother was a Dinner Lady• Father Unemployed Labourer
Nurture or Nature?Strong evidence to suggest that we are an
important blend of bothBehaviour/condition Estimated heritability
IQ 0.4-0.7Homosexuality 0.3-0.65Antisocial behaviour 0.5
Schizophrenia 0.66-0.8Manic depression 0.45-0.7Bulimia 0.04
Nature or Nurture?
• Can the following be attributed to Nature, Nurture or both?
• Eye Colour• Spoken Language• Accent• Scars• Weight• Musical Ability
Task
• Read the News Article“Before he had no future. Now he is a talented Star
Pupil”http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2002/oct/13/broadcasting.schools
• Does it favour Nurture or Nature?• Can you give Reasons / explanations for his expulsion
and then his success at the new school• What does it tell us about behaviour, culture, society?• Is there equal opportunity in Society?
Task
Critically review the Following assertion:
“Genetics is the most important factor in an individual’s life chances. With the right genes, success will always be forthcoming”
Make sure you make points that examine both sides of the Nature/Nurture Debate and give evidence where possible
Review
Read through the article“Bullies inherit bad behaviour”
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/293550.stm
Identify – Arguments from Authority Identify - Nurture and Nature supporting facts
and opinions