Education Flashcards
What is the primary function of education in society? (Functionalist perspective and marxist perceptive )
The secondary socialisation of children
The passing down of values (enforcing capitalism)
True or False: Education can serve as a means of social control.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ theory of education emphasizes the role of education in promoting social cohesion.
Functionalist
What does the term ‘hidden curriculum’ refer to?
The hidden curriculum refers to the implicit lessons taught in schools beyond the formal curriculum.
Which sociologist is known for their work on the reproduction of social class through education?
Pierre Bourdieu
Multiple Choice: Which theory argues that education reinforces existing social inequalities? A) Functionalism B) Conflict Theory C) Interactionism
B) Conflict Theory
What is the concept of ‘cultural capital’?
Cultural capital refers to non-financial social assets that promote social mobility.
True or False: The education system is entirely meritocratic.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ perspective focuses on how individuals interact within educational settings.
Interactionist
What is the purpose of standardized testing in education?
Standardized testing aims to measure student performance and compare it across different populations.
Which educational policy aims to reduce inequality in education?
The Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of education? A) Socialization B) Economic productivity C) Political indoctrination D) Recreation
D) Recreation
What is meant by ‘streaming’ in an educational context?
Streaming refers to the practice of placing students into different groups or classes based on their abilities.
True or False: The concept of ‘tracking’ is synonymous with streaming.
True
What is ‘labeling theory’ in the context of education?
Labeling theory suggests that students may internalize the labels given to them by teachers, affecting their performance.
Fill in the blank: The ______ model of education emphasizes learning through experience and reflection.
Constructivist
What role does peer influence play in education?
Peer influence can affect academic performance, behavior, and social development of students.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of a ‘subculture’ in education? A) Shared values B) Isolation from mainstream culture C) Resistance to authority D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does the term ‘educational attainment’ refer to?
Educational attainment refers to the highest level of education an individual has completed.
True or False: Higher educational attainment is often associated with higher income levels.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ effect describes how students’ performances can be influenced by their socioeconomic status.
Matthew
What is ‘gender socialization’ in education?
Gender socialization in education refers to the ways in which schools reinforce traditional gender roles.
Multiple Choice: Which factor is least likely to influence educational outcomes? A) Family background B) School quality C) Personal motivation D) Age
D) Age
What does ‘educational inequality’ mean?
Educational inequality refers to the unequal distribution of academic resources and opportunities among different groups.
True or False: Social mobility is the ability to move up or down the social hierarchy.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ hypothesis suggests that students perform better when they are expected to succeed.
Pygmalion
What is ‘school choice’?
School choice refers to policies that allow families to choose their children’s schools rather than being assigned one.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a criticism of standardized testing? A) It promotes equity B) It may not accurately reflect student ability C) It is inexpensive D) It is universally accepted
B) It may not accurately reflect student ability
What is the concept of ‘social reproduction’ in education?
Social reproduction refers to the ways in which education perpetuates social inequalities across generations.
True or False: Vocational education is designed to prepare students for specific trades or careers.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ approach to education emphasizes the importance of cultural context in learning.
Culturally relevant
What is the significance of ‘educational policy’?
Educational policy determines the framework and guidelines for how education systems operate.
Multiple Choice: What is the main goal of affirmative action in education? A) To discriminate B) To promote diversity C) To reduce funding D) To eliminate testing
B) To promote diversity
What does ‘educational stratification’ refer to?
Educational stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of educational institutions and the unequal access to them.
True or False: The ‘No Child Left Behind’ Act aimed to improve educational standards and accountability.
True
Fill in the blank: The ______ model of education focuses on the importance of community and social relationships in learning.
Community-based
What is the impact of globalization on education?
Globalization has led to the sharing of educational practices and increased competition among educational systems worldwide.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a form of informal education? A) Classroom learning B) Online courses C) Family teachings D) Government training programs
C) Family teachings
What role do teachers play in shaping students’ educational experiences?
Teachers influence students’ learning, motivation, and attitudes towards education.
True or False: Educational technology has no impact on learning outcomes.
False
Fill in the blank: The ______ theory of education emphasizes the importance of social interaction in the learning process.
Social constructivist
What is the purpose of early childhood education?
Early childhood education aims to promote cognitive and social development in young children.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of a ‘comprehensive school’? A) Selective admissions B) Diverse curriculum C) Emphasis on vocational training D) All of the above
B) Diverse curriculum
What does ‘lifelong learning’ refer to?
Lifelong learning refers to the ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development.
Key theorist: Durkheim on education
Education teaches social solidarity and value consesnesus
Key theorist: Durkheim on education
Education teaches social solidarity and value consesnesus
Key theorist: talcott parsons key ideas on education
Education acts as secondary socialisation for children
Schools promote meritocracy
Key thoriest : bowles and gintis key ideas on edcuation
Correspondence principle
(School likes to world of work)
Key theorist: Pierre Bourdieu’s key ideas on education
Cultural capital influences educational sucssess
Key thoriest: Paul willis , key idea and type of sociologist
Neo marxist
Learning to labour, the lads, working class boys create counter school cultures
Ended up in working class manual labor jobs
Key thoriest: rosenthal and jacobson key idea and type of sociologist and study
Interactionism
Teachers expectations influence students outcomes
Study: pygmalion in the class room
Key theorist : Basil bernstein
Language codes
Restricted vs elaborated codes
Key theorist: chubb and moe key ideas
Marketization improves standards in education
Key theorist: Diane reay key idea
Gender and class intersect to shape in educational outcomes
Case study done by rosenthal and jacobson
Focus: “learning to labour” and counter-school cultures
Finding: randomly selected “supporters”performed better and there general improvement is grater then other students due to teachers bias
Paul willis’s(1977) study
Focus: “learning to labor” and counter- school cultures
Finding: working class boys resisted school but still ended up in working class jobs
Halsey,heath and ridge(1980) study
Focus: class inequality in education
Finding: middle-class students had grater accsess to higher ecuation
