New Right Flashcards
What is a key criticism of the New Right approach to education?
It uses a ‘one size fits all’ approach, ignoring local needs and the current system’s failures.
This approach is similar to functionalism but lacks flexibility.
What solution does the New Right propose for improving education?
Marketisation of education.
This involves introducing market principles into education to enhance responsiveness and quality.
What concept emphasizes consumer choice in education according to the New Right?
Consumer choice.
This concept suggests that parents should have the ability to choose schools, increasing competition among schools.
Who conducted a study comparing state-run and private schools in the US?
Chubb & Moe.
Their research indicated that state-run education failed to provide equal opportunities.
What is the role of family vouchers in the New Right educational model?
Families use ‘vouchers’ to purchase education, making schools more responsive to parents’ wishes.
This approach aims to enhance school quality to attract students.
What was the sample size of the study comparing pupils in state and private high schools?
60,000 pupils in 1,000 states and private high schools.
The study highlighted the lack of representation in state-run schools.
According to Ball (1994), what advantages do middle-class families have in education?
They use cultural and economic capital.
These resources help them secure better educational opportunities.
What are the two roles of the state in education as defined by the New Right?
- Provide a framework to compete (e.g., Ofsted & league tables)
- Transmit shared culture through the National Curriculum.
These roles aim to affirm national identity and ensure educational standards.
What contradiction exists within the New Right’s support for state control?
Support for state control contradicts the imposition of a national curriculum.
This raises questions about the degree of freedom schools and parents should have.
