👉 Parochialism is a concept in education that refers to a belief or attitude that certain groups of students are more intelligent, better behaved, or have better academic potential than others. It can be defined as an attitude or belief that one group is superior to another, often based on personal beliefs or stereotypes about intelligence and behavior. The term was first used by the sociologist John Dewey in his work "Education for All" (1903), where he argued for the importance of diversity