Liberal views of education

Question 1

Newman

Wide range and diverse education for all

Answer 1

Role:
Education should develop the mind.

Evidence:

Focus on thinking skills, calmness, fairness.
Broad, balanced learning.
Goal:
Educate well-rounded individuals, not just workers.

Question 2

Illich

Provide students with choice and autonomy

Answer 2

Role:
End formal schools (“deschooling”).

Evidence:

Learning webs instead of institutions.
Students choose what they want to learn.
Goal:
Promote real choice and autonomy in learning.

Question 3

Summer Hill school

Promote culture of democracy

Answer 3

Role:
Create a democratic school environment.

Evidence:

Students + staff vote on rules.
Freedom to attend lessons or not.
Students choose when to take exams.
Goal:
Foster democracy and responsibility.

Question 4

Huxley
Personalised development of students

Answer 4

Role:
Promote wide, diverse learning.

Evidence:

Explore arts and sciences.
Avoid over-specialisation.
Goal:
Personal growth across many fields.