Education Flashcards
How might single-parent households be viewed as a factor in educational underachievement according to the New Right and what counter-argument can be given?
The New Right tends to believe that the “traditional” nuclear family (meaning a married mother and father with their children) is the ideal family structure.
They argue that children do best when they have both a mother and a father figure.
Therefore, they might say that single-parent households can lead to problems for children, including doing less well in school.
They might think that single parents, often mothers, have a harder time providing the necessary support and discipline for their children’s education.
They may also point to that children raised in single parent homes, may lack the role models that are found in the traditional nuclear family.
What is the primary function of education in society?
To transmit knowledge and social norms to the next generation.
True or False: Education serves only to prepare individuals for the workforce.
False.
What term describes the process by which students are sorted into different educational tracks?
Streaming.
Fill in the blank: The __________ theory emphasizes the role of education in maintaining social order.
Functionalist.
What do Marxists argue about the role of education?
It perpetuates class inequalities.
Which sociologist is known for the concept of ‘cultural capital’?
Pierre Bourdieu.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of education? A) Socialization B) Social Control C) Economic Production D) None
D) None.
What is the term for the hidden curriculum in education?
The informal teaching of social norms and values.
True or False: The education system is completely free from social class influences.
False.
What is the term for the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities in education?
Educational inequality.
Fill in the blank: The __________ perspective focuses on the ways education can empower marginalized groups.
Critical.
Which concept refers to the advantages that affluent families provide their children in education?
Social capital.
Short Answer: Name one way that gender affects educational attainment.
Differences in subject choice and performance.
Multiple Choice: What is the term for the process of evaluating students based on their performance? A) Assessment B) Evaluation C) Grading D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What does the term ‘meritocracy’ refer to in education?
A system where success is based on individual merit.
True or False: Standardized testing is considered a fair measure of student ability.
False.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the skills and knowledge that enable individuals to participate fully in society.
Lifelong learning.
What is the role of the state in education according to the Functionalist perspective?
To ensure equal access and maintain standards.
Short Answer: What is one criticism of the education system from a Feminist perspective?
It reinforces traditional gender roles.
What does the term ‘educational attainment’ refer to?
The highest level of education an individual has completed.
Multiple Choice: What does the term ‘tracking’ refer to? A) Grouping students by ability B) Evaluating teachers C) Funding for schools D) None of the above
A) Grouping students by ability.
Fill in the blank: The __________ hypothesis suggests that teacher expectations can influence student performance.
Self-fulfilling.
What is the impact of socioeconomic status on educational outcomes?
It often determines access to resources and opportunities.
True or False: Private schools are always more effective than public schools.
False.
What is ‘educational policy’?
The plans and actions taken by governments regarding education.
Short Answer: Name one factor that contributes to the achievement gap in education.
Differences in funding and resources.
Fill in the blank: __________ education refers to the teaching of students with disabilities in regular classrooms.
Inclusive.
What role does parental involvement play in a child’s education?
It positively influences student achievement.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common educational reform? A) Standardized testing B) School vouchers C) Charter schools D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the significance of ‘educational equity’?
It ensures all students have access to quality education regardless of background.
True or False: All countries have the same educational systems and structures.
False.
