Market Liberalism and Social Democratic Approaches to Education Policy Flashcards
What do the sociological theories such as Functionalism and Marxism focus on with Education policy?
They focus on explaining the role of Education in society
Which 2 sociological/political theories focus on trying to influence education policies?
New Right and Social Democratic
What is the ‘New Right’ also known as?
Market Liberalism
What 2 things do the New Right Believe should be happening with the Education system?
Little government intervention, Marketisation
What does the Social Democratic approach say about the equality of education for students?
It is not equal
What do Social Democrats wish to do to reduce equality in Education?
Create schemes to allow for more opportunities for disadvantaged people
Name a Social Democrat
Halsey
What did Halsey say
Inequality of opportunity results in wasted talent which is hurting the economy.
Do cards tmr on: How are these changes to education viewed by Sociologists?
Maybe
What approach does the Tripartite System take?
Social Democratic Apoorach
What approach does the Comprehensive System take?
Social Democratic Apoorach
What approach does the Education Reform Act take?
Market Liberalism
What approach does Compensatory Education take?
Social Democratic
What approach does the Coalition Government take?
Market Liberalism
What approach does the Academy System take?
Market Liberalism
