Comprehensivisation Flashcards
(36 cards)
What was created by the 1944 education act?
The tripartite system, which included three types of secondary schools: grammar, technical, and modern.
What criticisms arose regarding the 11+ exam in the 1960s?
It was seen as unfair and unreliable for disadvantaged students, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
What educational system replaced the tripartite system in the 1960s?
Comprehensive schools, which do not have selection.
What is a characteristic of ‘true comprehensives’?
‘True comprehensives’ have mixed ability classes.
What are some benefits of comprehensive schools?
Mixed ability teaching allows high flyers to help less able students, reduces the risk of self-fulfilling prophecy, and provides more opportunities for working-class students.
What are some criticisms of comprehensive schools?
High flyers may be held back, overlooked talents may emerge, and streaming can still promote self-fulfilling prophecy.
What was introduced in 1997 to support education in deprived areas?
Education Action Zones (EAZ) and the Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA), providing £30 a week to A-level students.
What was the goal of the 1999 Sure Start program?
To support families through early education for children under 3.
What was the aim of the 2004 Aim Higher initiative?
To widen participation in higher education for minority groups.
What impact did the pandemic have on educational attainment?
It increased the class attainment gap due to issues like broadband access and online schooling.
What did Jessica Ringrose criticize regarding boys’ education?
She argued that claims of girls succeeding at the expense of boys led to policies aimed at raising boys’ achievement.
What was a notable finding regarding the gender gap in education in 2019?
There was a 5.5% difference in attainment between girls and boys.
How did the tripartite system affect girls’ attainment?
It capped girls’ attainment by requiring a higher 11+ mark.
What programs support girls in STEM subjects?
GIST (Girls in Science and Technology) and WISE (Women in Science and Engineering).
What issue does the national curriculum face regarding ethnicity?
It often ignores diversity, leading to a ‘little Englandism’ perspective.
What did Ball (1994) argue about the national curriculum?
It creates a ‘mythical age of the empire’ while neglecting black and Asian history.
What was the finding of Gilborne and Youdell regarding GCSE performance?
White students received twice as many good GCSEs compared to their peers, attributed to tiered GCSEs and streaming.
What is Black History Month and when was it established?
Established in 1987, it is a time when many students learn about black history, raising questions about its effectiveness.
What was created by the 1944 education act?
The tripartite system, which included three types of secondary schools: grammar, technical, and modern.
What criticisms arose regarding the 11+ exam in the 1960s?
It was seen as unfair and unreliable for disadvantaged students, particularly those from working-class backgrounds.
What educational system replaced the tripartite system in the 1960s?
Comprehensive schools, which do not have selection.
What is a characteristic of ‘true comprehensives’?
‘True comprehensives’ have mixed ability classes.
What are some benefits of comprehensive schools?
Mixed ability teaching allows high flyers to help less able students, reduces the risk of self-fulfilling prophecy, and provides more opportunities for working-class students.
What are some criticisms of comprehensive schools?
High flyers may be held back, overlooked talents may emerge, and streaming can still promote self-fulfilling prophecy.
