interactionist approach to education Flashcards
1
Q
Do interactionisst focus on the individual or society as a whole? Why?
A
The individual because interactionist view society from a micro approach.
2
Q
List the structure of of achievement according to interactionsists.
A
- Stereotype
- Teacher expectations
- Labelling
- Self fulfilling prophecy
- Setting and streaming
3
Q
What does it mean for a student to be streamed?
A
Being in class based on ability for every lesson. One test determining all sets.
4
Q
What is setting?
A
Students being in sets based on their ability for that particular subject.
5
Q
What is a limitation of the interactionist approach?
A
When considering the ‘ideal student’, not many of the factors actually determine how well a student is able to achieve academically e.g how well they are dressed, how quiet they are.
