Theories Of Education

Question 1

Consensus approach

Answer 1

Consensus approach emphasis the positive role of education and analyse the benefits it offers for individuals and society ; they regard education having two main roles :

a) secondary socialisation
b) providing the skills required in preparation for paid employment

Consensus approach include : functionalism ( they highlight that education gets you ready for work ) , postmodernist , New Right

Question 2

Conflict approach

Answer 2

Conflict approach these argue that the education system reproduces inequalities within society .
They take a more critical and negative view of the education system .

Conflict approach includes ; Feminist , Marxism , Interactionasm