Education - Postmodern

Question 1

What does postmodernists argue is a significant factor that affects the education system ?

Answer 1

Globalisation

Question 2

Fill in the gaps

Postmodern views, look at how the __________ ________ is changing to ________ _________ in society

Answer 2

Postmodern views, look at how the EDUCATION SYSTEM is changing to REFLECT CHANGES in society

Question 3

True or False

Usher et al states that school are increasingly focusing on societies learning styles.

Answer 3

False
Usher et al states that school are increasingly focusing on INDIVIDUALS learning styles.

Question 4

Why do postmodernists think that the education system is influenced by globalisation ?

Answer 4

Politicians are beginning to be influenced by international policies - Swedish-style free schools

Question 5

Globalisation has resulted in what ?

Answer 5

Globalisation has resulted in increased migration which affects the education system

Question 6

How are postmodern theories of education useful for understanding contemporary education policy?

Answer 6

Postmodern theories help us understand the effect of the increasing role of globalisation and better technology in shaping education today.