education

Question 1

what is education

Answer 1

The process through which a society transmits its culture and history - teaches social, intellectual, and specific work skills that result in productive workers and citizens

Question 2

what is meant by education being instiutionalized

Answer 2

encoded in laws, policies, and common practices that organize schools and their support systems → important for stability

Question 3

whats an ex

Answer 3

A workforce that could be on time, follow directions, conform to a structured work environment, and accept the authority of management

Question 4

what kind of education system does the US have and how can this lead to inequality

Answer 4

socialized (paid for by public taxes)
- however, education is left up to individual states rather than part of the constitution - increases the chances for inequity

Question 5

whats a meritocracy

Answer 5

a society where one’s status, income, and place in the social structure are determined by hard work and ability and this is reflected in the institution of education
**US is thought of as a meritocracy

Question 6

what is essential to upward mobility

Answer 6

education
- movement up the class and status structure, and a democratic society

Question 7

preindustrial societies in the education system

Answer 7

• Focus on philosophy, sacred texts, and the arts
• Child labor
• Education not required

Question 8

industrial manufacturing and large-scale agriculture in the education system

Answer 8

• Altered the division of labor
• Mass migration to industrial centers
• Created need for variety of skilled labors
• Foundation for an educational system

Question 9

the postindustrial knowledge and service economy in the education system

Answer 9

• Companies move factories to places with cheaper labor
• Professional and service jobs on rise
• Higher-paid work needs more education, technical training

Question 10

public education and the postindustrial economy

Answer 10

• Current manufacturing jobs need advanced technological knowledge and training
• The rise of precarious employment and the “need” for a college degree

Question 11

3 theories when understanding education

Answer 11

• Structural functionalist approach – social functions of education
• Social conflict approach – unequal educational experiences
• symbolic interactionism approach - making meaning in the classroom

Question 12

whats the structural functionalist approach when understanding education

Answer 12

• Education teaches students shared cultural values
• Trains and sorts workers by strengths and interests; protects democracy by creating an educated electorate capable of electing good leaders
• Success in classroom = higher-level courses + acceptance into highly competitive and elite colleges and graduate schools

Question 13

what is the hidden curriculum

Answer 13

Reinforcing elements of social status and order - Schools teach discipline and rules

Question 14

whats labor force preparation

Answer 14

Public schools provide an opportunity for everyone to succeed in and contribute to society

Question 15

what’s that Social conflict approach when understanding education

Answer 15

Power dynamics of society shape schools and student outcomes - Differences in school experiences exist
- Poor schools get inadequate facilities and struggling / Wealthy schools get adequate resources and good teachers
- Students have different experiences based race, class, and gender inside classrooms
- Schools reinforce dominant ideologies and the status quo of those in power
- Schools reproduce social stratification

Question 16

whats tracking

Answer 16

Involves placing students in classes based on “ability,” - usually measured by classroom behavior, academic performance, and academic aspiration (Links to social class, race, parenting)
*Black students are more likely to be suspended than white students and it is not because of behavior

Question 17

whats the symbolic interactionism approach when understanding education

Answer 17

• Students learn and make sense of their selves from interactions with peers, teachers, and administrators
• Close relationships with a teacher(s) provide mentoring for a successful educational experience - negative relationships; experiences in schools can also shape experiences -> Think back to deviance and labeling!
• Socialization, economic resources are linked to success in school