Education-2 Flashcards
Who argues that the ethnocentric curriculum is evidence of institutional racism in education?
David Gillborn
Gillborn’s work emphasizes the impact of curriculum design on minority ethnic students.
What two external factors are suggested to explain underachievement of boys?
- Peer pressure
- Lack of male role models
These factors are often cited in discussions about gender disparities in education.
What are the 4 main ways of grouping students in schools?
- Streaming
- Setting
- Mixed ability
- Ability grouping
Grouping methods can influence teaching strategies and student interactions.
What did Bourdieu mean by cultural capital?
The non-financial social assets that promote social mobility
Examples include education, intellect, style of speech, and dress.
Give one example of material deprivation which can affect educational achievement other than lack of resources.
Poor housing conditions
Housing instability can affect a child’s ability to focus on studies.
Who studied girls’ aspirations in the 1970’s and in the 1990’s and found there had been a significant shift in priorities?
Sue Sharpe
Sharpe’s studies highlight changing attitudes towards education and career among girls.
What are the 4 Afro-Caribbean subcultures outlined in Sewell’s Study?
- The conformists
- The innovators
- The retreatists
- The rebels
These subcultures reflect varying responses to educational challenges.
What did Parsons mean by Particularistic values?
Values that apply to specific individuals rather than universally
This concept contrasts with universalistic values in education.
Who completed a study looking at anti-school subcultures in boys called ‘Learning to labour’?
Paul Willis
Willis’s research focused on how working-class boys resist the school system.
What is the correspondence principle?
The idea that the structure of education mirrors the structure of the workplace
This principle suggests that schools prepare students for their future roles in society.
What is meant by the term self-fulfilling prophecy?
A belief or expectation that influences a person’s behavior in a way that makes the belief come true
This concept is significant in the context of teacher expectations and student performance.
What is material deprivation?
The lack of physical and economic resources necessary for educational success
Factors include inadequate housing, nutrition, and access to educational materials.
What are the four main values that Sugarman suggested working class students are socialised into that prevent educational success?
- Fatalism
- Collectivism
- Immediate gratification
- Present-time orientation
These values can limit aspirations and long-term planning.
What are the three elements of the tripartite education system?
- Grammar schools
- Secondary modern schools
- Technical schools
This system was designed to cater to different abilities and career paths.
What did Bernstein mean by elaborate code of language?
A complex language style used by middle-class individuals that enhances communication
This contrasts with the restricted code often used in working-class contexts.
What is GIST?
Girls into Science and Technology
This initiative aims to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM fields.
What is the Halo Effect?
The tendency to let an overall impression of a person influence specific judgments about them
This can affect teacher perceptions of student abilities.
Who suggested that education ‘sifts and sorts’ people into appropriate roles in society?
Functionalists
This perspective views education as a mechanism for social stratification.
Identify two ways that schools reflect the world of work.
- Hierarchical structure
- Emphasis on punctuality
These elements prepare students for future employment environments.
Who criticises cultural deprivation theory as being victim blaming?
Richard Hoggart
Hoggart argues that this perspective overlooks systemic issues in education.
