Role And Functions Of Education Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is alternative education provision?
Alternative education provision is any type of education that differs from mainstream education.
What is de-schooling?
De-schooling is the belief that schools should be reformed because they don’t allow pupils to progress the same way.
What are mainstream schools seen as?
Mainstream schools are seen as restrictive.
What is home-schooling?
Home-schooling is when education takes place at home, and parents are responsible for teaching their children.
Are there specific rules for home-schooling?
No, there are no specific rules of what needs to be taught.
Why do parents choose homeschooling?
Parents choose homeschooling for personal reasons, religious reasons, or disabilities.
What are personal reasons for homeschooling?
Parents may believe that mainstream schools are not good enough.
What are religious reasons for homeschooling?
Parents might not be able to get a place in a religious school.
What are disabilities in the context of homeschooling?
The child might have special education needs that parents feel can’t be accommodated in a school environment.
What are democratic schools?
Democratic schools, also called ‘free schools’, allow individuals to do what they want.
Can you give an example of a democratic school?
An example of a democratic school is Summerhill in England.
What did Durkheim believe about the role of education?
Durkheim believed that education transmits the norms and values of society.
Why did Durkheim think education was necessary?
He believed it was necessary for individuals to be united.
What does Durkheim argue education provides?
Education provides a link between the individual and society. Making pupils have a sense of belonging (social cohesion)
What did Durkheim believe school was?
“A society in miniature”
What did Durkheim mean by “society in miniature”
He believed it was where children learnt to cooperate with people out of their inner circle
What values do people learn in education?
Universalistic values
What skills did Durkheim believe education taught?
Specialist Skills
What are specialist skills?
Specialist skills are the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their specific jobs in the social division of labour
What is the feminist perspective on the role of education? 
Feminists argue that education reinforces gender inequality and traditional gender roles
How do feminist theorists view the curriculum in schools?
They argue that the hidden curriculum reinforces patriarchal values
What did Heaton and Lawson (1996) find out about education? 
They found that families and schools reinforce gender division such as teaching girls and boys different expectations 
What are some examples of gender role reinforcement in education? 
Examples include male teachers being more dominant in classrooms, gender divisions in sports and subject choices being influenced by gender 
What is the hidden curriculum?

The hidden curriculum refers to the unwritten rules, values and expectations that reinforce gender stereotypes and hierarchies 
