Education-Policies Flashcards
The tripartite system was introduced in 1944, what was its purpose?
-To introduce education for all
-3 types of schools to reflect levels of intelligence (technical, modern, grammar)
What was the aim of introducing the tripartite system?
-Reducing class inequalities
What changed in 1965?
- Comprehensive system which is non selective as there was non entry exam
What was the aim of the comprehensive system?
-Reducing class inequalities as all pupils go the chance to attend there local school
Did the 1944 Tripartite system offer equal opportunities?
No- based on the 11+ exam
Did the 1944 Tripartite system offer Parental choice?
No
Was the 1944 Tripartite system diverse?
Yes-3 different types of schools
Did the 1944 Tripartite system raise standards?
Just for grammar school students
Did the 1944 Tripartite system offer Increased competition?
Yes- exam to get into grammar schools
Did the 1944 Tripartite system meet the needs of the economy?
-Prepares students for manual jobs
-No basic education
Did the 1965-1979 comprehensive system offer equal opportunities?
Yes- same types of schools
No- Independent schools and catchment areas
Did the 1965-1979 comprehensive system offer Parental choice?
No although they could move to a different area
Was the 1965-1979 comprehensive system diverse?
Yes- Comprehensive schools
Did the 1965-1979 comprehensive system offer raised standards?
Yes- same teaching for all students
Did the 1965-1979 comprehensive system offer Increased compitition?
Yes- everybody is together to more computing to achieve
Did the 1965-1979 comprehensive system meet the needs of the economy?
More than the tripartite systems- more literacy, numeracy and more academic