14.3 Flashcards
What is a credential society?
A society that evaluates people on the basis of their schooling
What problems are schools facing?
drug & alcohol abuse, bullying, mental health issues
What are the five ways in which large bureaucratic schools undermine education?
- Rigid uniformity
- numerical ratings
- rigid expectations
- specialization
- little individual responsibility
Define functional illiteracy
A lack of the reading and writing skills needed for everyday living
The number of adults who are functionally illiterate is _____
Increasing
What is grade inflation?
The awarding of ever-higher grades for average work
What is school choice?
Suggests that having schools in competition with one another will force them to do a better job. Basically creates a free market for education that allows parents to “shop” for the best value. Mostly pushed by right-wing people/think tanks.
Is homeschooling effective?
In general, yes, it was found that in families who chose to homeschool for educational reasons (as opposed to religious) students outperformed those who went to school
What sre some criticisms people have of homeschooling?
It reduces the amount of fedaral funding going to local public schools which hurts the majority of students
What is mainstreaming?
Integrating students with disabilities or special needs into the overall education program (form of inclusive education)
How many Canadian adults are enrolled in some type of schooling/training?
Approximately half
What does adult education ecompass?
Formal educational credit based schooling, informal job training, self-directed learning, further education
Why do adults seek further education?
Career advancement, personal enrichment
