Education Flashcards
(20 cards)
Self- fulfilling prophecy
People acting in response to predictions of their behaviour thereby making the prediction come true
Material deprivation
The inability to afford basic resources such as adequate housing food and heating
Independent school
A school which is funded by tuition fees. They are often selective and do not have to follow the national curriculum
Gender domain
Subjects and activities specifically suited to a certain gender
Restricted code
A form of language use which is colloquial everyday language with limited explanation and use of vocabulary.
Hidden curriculum
Attitudes and behaviour which are taught through the schools organisations and teachers attitudes but which are not part of the formal timetable.
Immediate gratification
A desire to have rewards now rather than waiting to acquire them in the future which is known as deferred gratification
Free school
A school which can he set up by parents companies or charities. Does not have to follow the national curriculum
Institutional racism
Patterns of discrimination based in ethnicity that have become structured into existing social institutions
Meritocracy
A society in which occupational and other status positions are achieved on the basis of individual merit like talent skills and educational qualifications.
Ethnocentric curriculum
The British curriculum gives priority to white culture and the English language
Marketisation
The process where education previously controlled by the state has become based on competition and consumer choice.
Cultural deprivation
The idea that some young people fail in education because of inadequate language skills and inappropriate attitudes and values
Streaming
A system of dividing school students into groups of similar ability in which they stay for all subjects
Labelling
Attaching a meaning or definition to a students such as bright or thick or trouble maker or hard working
Elaborated code
A form of language use involving careful explanation and detail favoured by schools and more commonly used by middle class students
Social solidarity
The integration of people into society through shared values a common culture shared understanding and social tires that bind them together
Male gaze
Male teachers and pupils look females up and down sexually objectifying them.
Grammar school
A state funded school which bases entry on 11+ exams
Culture
The language beliefs values and norms ,customs roles ,knowledge and skills which combine to make up the way if any society
