10. Gender and Achievement: Subject Choice and Vocational Education Flashcards
What are the 3 most female dominated subjects
Performing Arts
Welsh
Sociology
Psychology
What are the 3 most male dominated subjects
Computing
Physics
Other Sciences
Further Maths
Why is there a subject choice in genders
men always go for stem, stereotypically
women pick between norms and freedom on femininity over subject choices
Why does ‘Early Socialisation’ affect gender and subject choice
Boys play with construction toys, scientific traits
Girls play with dolls and domestic appliances
Reading is feminised
language is based on what home uses
‘This Girl can’ GIST/WISE
Why does ‘Gendered Subject Images’ affect gender and subject choice
Girls excel in strong literacy skills, English
Boys excel in maths and science
Girls pick broader subjects, and could have been excluded for picking wrong subject at school.
Sports is still masculine, textbook imagery is wrong. National Curriculum only came in in 1988
Why does ‘Peer Pressure’ affect gender and subject choice
Sports played by girls are seen as butch
Males gravitate towards friends subjects, division if not picking
Bullying if not conformed to norms
Why does ‘Gendered Career Opportunities’ affect gender and subject choice
IT and Engineering still male subjects
Cookery and Sewing still seen as female
Some subject lead into male dominated fields, and occupations
Why do girls do English, according to Mitsos
That’s why girls do English, they don’t mind getting something wrong, they’re more open to issues, they’re more understanding.. they find it easier to comprehend other people’e views and feelings.
Why are females more likely to study english than males
females express themselves better and are able to debate, go wrong without fear of judgement,
Men are scared if going wrong, and prefer logical expression so its a binary answer
How does gender differences in subject choices link to gender role socialisation in society as a whole
Relate subjects to masculinity and femininity. Girls are expected to go wrong, to feel more and understand why, so it makes sense that the gender subjects are able to be seen
How is vocational education beneficial to educating young people
prepare with skills directly from the work place
‘south and city college’
How has vocational education been developed
Work experience programmes for school (Gatsby benchmarks)
Post 16 Training and programmes
Emphasis on key skills
Introduction of T Levels
What are T levels
Technical Levels, post 16
blend of classroom and practical learning
reform technical education
enter skilled employment, education of apprenticeships
What is the Duration of a T Level
last 2 years, equivalent to 3 A Levels
What is the structure of T levels
core content component, specialise in industry or occupation, includes a substantial work placement
What is the work placement in a T level
minimum 45 days in an industry placement, students apply theoretical knowledge in real world settings
What is the assessment in a T level
external exam, an employer set project and a showcase of practical skills developed during the work placement
What is the Industry Collaboration of a T level
developed with industry experts and employers to ensure relevance and meet demands of the job market
What are the Employability benefits of a T level
focus on developing practical skills, making graduates highly employable in their chosen field
What are the Clear Pathway benefits of a T level
students can chose a wide range of T levels, tailored to specific industries, providing progression routes
What are the Real World Experience benefits of a T level
extended work placement allows students to gain valuable hands-on experience enhancing their understanding of the industry
How are T levels good and bad when compared to A levels
Good- hands on experience while still learning in school
Bad- Still not seen as equal to As
Why is it crucial for industry professionals to work together when creating new T levels
gives the best opportunity to students who chose T levels to learn content and get real world hands on experience
What do marxists think of vocational education
exploitation to work when not being paid for it
apprentice wage is nothing
trapped cycle of social class forever
What do Functionalists think of vocational education
Bridging, Role Allocation, special skills
no exploitation, allowing people to learn and know what they want to do
How many people in apprenticeships
17% of 16-18 year olds
What is the stigma around apprenticeships
25% apprenticeships don;t have the same value as uni
parents are still engaged
25% student thing parents stop them going for apprenticeships
What is the Careers provision around apprenticeships
patchy
31% year 11s don’t get advice on it
53% teachers aren’t confident advising students on it
What is the Gender stereotypes around apprenticeships
diversify employees
only some schools challenge gender stereotypes
What can be done to improve apprenticeships awareness
involve employers with recruitment events
increase knowledge and teaching in school
engage parents
How is Vocational Education Criticised
work experience seen as boring and repetitive. source of cheap labour
lower status than traditional a levels
schools neglect students with vocational aspirations, undervalued and ignored
Advantages of fitting people into the job market
More chance of getting employed in a job that needs filling urgently
More chance of being a happy motivated worker if you follow your dreams
Disadvantages of fitting people into the job market
People rebel against forces and create more unemployment and problems
Workers are not happy so won’t be doing their best work.
