D Flashcards
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What are Durkheim’s views on education?
Durkheim suggested that education performs positive functions for society, including the promotion of social solidarity and the teaching of specialist skills.
What is social solidarity according to Durkheim?
Social solidarity is the social ties that bind individuals together.
What are the two forms of social solidarity identified by Durkheim?
The two forms are mechanical solidarity, typical of pre-industrial societies, and organic solidarity, emerging in industrial societies.
What is mechanical solidarity?
Mechanical solidarity is characterized by strong, lifelong bonds in small communities, often based on shared beliefs and agriculture.
What is organic solidarity?
Organic solidarity arises in industrial societies where people form bonds based on similar experiences, such as work or new neighborhoods.
How does education promote social solidarity?
Education promotes social solidarity by teaching students about their shared heritage and providing a sense of common identity.
What subjects are important for promoting social solidarity in education?
Subjects such as history, literature, and religion focus on the achievements of one’s culture and promote a shared identity.
What role do communal gatherings play in education?
Communal gatherings, such as assemblies and graduations, promote values of belonging and acceptance in the wider society.
How does education create social cohesion?
Education creates social cohesion through house systems, school clubs, and sports teams, fostering unity and belonging.
What educational policy changes were introduced by Michael Gove in 2013?
Gove’s reforms aimed to represent a British narrative in history and literature, promoting social solidarity by focusing on British culture.
What are British values as taught in schools?
British values include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.
What is the Marxist critique of functionalism in education?
Marxists argue that education benefits the ruling classes rather than the masses, perpetuating the values and history of the elite.
What is the significance of teaching specialist skills in education?
Teaching specialist skills prepares students for a diverse workforce, which emerged after the industrial revolution.
How does the national curriculum contribute to teaching specialist skills?
The national curriculum sets knowledge and skills requirements, preparing students for future employment.
What are vocational qualifications in education?
Vocational qualifications, such as BTECs and T-levels, provide specialized training for professions like construction and health care.
What initiatives have been introduced to address skills shortages?
The government has announced funding for schools offering level 3 maths and other shortage subjects to address skills gaps.
What is the purpose of standardized assessments in education?
Standardized assessments test students for specific skills, ensuring they have learned necessary competencies.
How does globalization impact the teaching of skills in education?
Globalization influences education by preparing students to address global issues rather than just local ones.
What is a criticism of the education system from a Marxist perspective?
Marxists argue that students are taught fragmented knowledge, leading to overqualification and competition in the job market.
What is the issue of NEETs in the UK?
NEETs, or young people not in education, employment, or training, highlight that qualifications do not guarantee employment.
What is a feminist critique of the teaching of specialist skills?
Feminists argue that the teaching of specialist skills creates employment hierarchies, discouraging girls from pursuing certain subjects.
