Interactionalist Perspective

Question 1

Key concerns and ideas

Answer 1

Interested in social processes within schools, particularly teacher pupil relationships
Challenges lack of practical research in many functionalist and marxist work

Question 2

Rosenthal and jacobson study

Answer 2

Effect of attainment on teacher expectations

Found high expectations led to high achievement

Question 3

Becker study

Answer 3

Teachers classify pupils against ideal pupil

Judge pupils based on model= self fulfilling prophecy

Question 4

Criticisms

Answer 4

Teachers label, pupils dont always accept label
Can common label be applied in 2ndary schools?
Not all teachers behave similarly

Question 5

School ethos and hidden curriculum

Answer 5

Character, atmosphere or climate e.g.:

• all pupils valued, awarded, encouraged to fulfil potential
• parents involved to get involved with their learning
• Emphasis on equal opportunities
• Emphasis on academic, artistic, sport success

Question 6

Hidden curriculum

Answer 6

Ethos of school normally reflected in and supported by hidden curriculum. Kids learn attitudes and values reflected in schools.