Liberal Perspective & Education Flashcards
1
Q
What 3 things does Illich believe the current education system does?
A
1) Induces conformity
2) Restricts imagination
3) Brainwashes to follow r/c n + v
2
Q
What are Illich’s 2 alternative proposals?
A
Skill exchanges + learning webs.
3
Q
What is a learning web?
A
Normal lessons but students in control + teachers there to assist.
4
Q
What is a skill exchange?
A
Instructors teaching specific skills required for work.
5
Q
What does Illich mean by ‘de-schooling society’?
A
To abolish education from society.
6
Q
2 criticisms of Illich’s alternatives to school.
A
1) Skill exchanges create occupational misfits
2) Learning webs could create apathetic students
