Functuonal View On Education Flashcards
What is the socialisation function of the school
its deemed as secondary socialization teaching people an accepted way of behaving and shared value
What did Durkheim see education as
The transmission of passing on society’s norms and value
What did parsons argue?
After primary socialisation with the family school takes over as the main socialising agency acting as a BRIDGE between family and society
What are universalistic standards
Everyone judged by the same standards, regardless of family ties, class, race, ethnicity, gender or sexuality
What are Particularistic standards
Where parents treat the child as their particular child rather than judging them
Child status
Ascribed
Status in adult life
Achieved status
How was school seen in the social system
As a miniature model - which children interact with each other with a set fix of rules
what did Parsons maintain a value consensus and agreement on
the main values being essential for society to operate effectively
Two major values schools instil
- Value of Achievement
- Value for equal opportunity
what does the creation of social solidarity involve
a commitment to society, a sense of belonging, and a feeling that the social unit is more important that the individual
How did Parsons believe schools operate
On meritocratic principles - where status is achieved on the basis on merit ability and motivation.
What did Parsons see the educational system as an important mechanism for
the selection of individuals for their future role in society
How was school seen as a major mechanism for role allocation
by testing and evaluating students matching their skills, talents and capacities to the jobs which they are best suited.
How does the education system integrate students
talents,abilities and grades
