New Right Flashcards
(18 cards)
What is the New Right in education?
The New Right is a political ideology that draws from traditional sociological thinking, focusing on education.
What do the New Right and functionalists agree on regarding education?
They agree that education should promote social solidarity and teach specialist skills.
What market principles do the New Right suggest should be applied to education?
The New Right suggests that choice and competition should be applied to education to maintain and improve standards.
What is the argument for a market-based education system?
A market-based system encourages schools to compete for students, leading to higher standards and innovation.
What did Chubb and Moe propose for education funding?
They proposed a voucher system for parents to choose their child’s school instead of direct funding from the government.
What are two key factors for improving education according to the New Right?
- Generating competition between schools. 2. Increasing parental choice.
What significant legislation began the marketization of education in the UK?
The Education Reform Act of 1988.
What did the Education Reform Act introduce?
It introduced the national curriculum, standardized testing, and formula funding.
How did standardized testing benefit schools?
It allowed for easy comparison between schools as they were tested on the same material.
What is open enrollment?
Open enrollment allows parents to choose schools outside their local area, increasing educational choice.
What role does Ofsted play in education?
Ofsted compiles inspection reports on schools to provide parents with informed choices.
How are new right ideas applied in contemporary education?
Through standardized testing and the growth of education markets.
What has led to the increased privatization of education?
The rise of academies and free schools has led to private ownership and for-profit educational establishments.
What criticisms do the New Right approach face?
Critics point to covert selection of students and disadvantages for less informed groups regarding admission policies.
What are the three types of choosers identified by Goode et al.?
- Skilled choosers (middle class). 2. Semi-skilled choosers (working class). 3. Disconnected local choosers (working class).
What does research suggest about education markets?
Education markets tend to favor the middle class and disadvantage others.
