Education: role and functions of education (functionalism)

Question 1

define wht is meant by human capital

Answer 1

the stock of knowledge, skills, values, habits and creativity that makes someone an economic asset to society.

Question 2

define wht is meant by hidden curriculum

Answer 2

the informal learning processes that happen in school. It is a side effect of education that teaches students the norms and values of society such as obedience, conformity and competitiveness.

Question 3

define wht is meant by particularistic values

Answer 3

values and rules which only apply to that particular person in a given situation (e.g home)

Question 4

define wht is meant by universalistic values

Answer 4

means values and rules which apply to all members of society equally