Education Theories Flashcards

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Describe role allocation and give the theorist behind it

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Role allocation was created by Davis and Moore. They believe that education acts as a way to separate people out into their roles in society. This happens through processes in schools such as

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How does education promote social solidarity?

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Social solidarity is developed through students having to share a uniform, study the same core subjects, same schooling hours

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How does education promote meritocracy?

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National Curriculum

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How is education a bridge?

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Parsons’ bridge theory says we learn universalistic values through punishment and reward systems in schools

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How is

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