Theories of education Flashcards
Expand on socialisation and social solidarity in functionalism.
Socialisation takes place through the hidden curriculum.
Social solidarity is a functional prerequisite(something society needs in order to function)
Expand on skills provision and our economy in functionalist views.
Society needs well trained, and qualified workforce meaning Human capital!
What did Schultz(1971) find?
Said that governments need to spend money on education so that workers of the future are well trained.
A functionalist.
Expand on role allocation and meritocracy in functionalism.
Grading exams and comparing their performance are finding individuals their most suitable role in our social Hierarchy.
Equal Opportunities =>meritocracy
What is new rights approach to education?
Leave school should not be the same everywhere. Believe school should have freedom to specialise in certain subjects.
Explain Chubb and Moe’s (1992) Study supporting new rights views.
Believe that schools should be privatised run by different companies not the state.they should compete for students.turning schools into businesses is called marketisation.
What is the current correspondence theory by Bowles and Gintis(1976)?
Bowles & Gintis (1976) developed a theory called correspondence theory saying that everything in school corresponds with what happens in the world of work.
What is the myth of meritocracy? (Marxism Bowles and Gintis)
Pupils are told that those to work hard will do well.
However this is not the case as cultural differences, racism or lack of good support in school affects a child’s opportunities.
What does Althusser (1971) say about that educational system?
The Marxist states that the educational system is a ideological State apparatus. It is a tool to control workers. Promotes capitalism.
Explain Bourdieu(1977) Marxists views on role of education?
He argues that the middle and upper class children have a advantage to schools because they have more cultural capital meaning wealth of knowledge e.g. go to theatres, galleries, etc.
Explains Paul Willis(1977) study?(Marxist and interactionalist)
Studied the ‘lads’ an anti-school subculture that reject education. Teased ‘ear-oles’ pupils from the middle class who went to school.
What are functionalists views on education?
- socialisation
- social solidarity
- skills provision and the economy
- role allocation
