The role of education - Post modernism

Question 1

what do post modernists believe ?

Answer 1

the education system prepares you and teaches skills to work in mass production (fordism)

Question 2

what is post fordism ?

Answer 2

education teaches you a diverse range of skills to benefit from and create an adaptable, creative and flexible workforce

Question 3

what would post fordism argue education teaches ?

Answer 3

team building excercises and working together with peers
hands on experience in the classroom - experiments
independently managing free time through the say - private study
active learning and interaction

Question 4

what do usher and thompson say about education

Answer 4

schools help us understand the future of society and education is not just a fixed time fram but is a life-long journey
Education isnt just a one size fits all but has a variety of services and that academies have flexibility to tailor their schools to their pupils