postmodernism

Question 1

postmodernists view on society ?

Answer 1

• choice, diversity, risk & uncertainty
• individuals don’t follow fixed roles, relations or paths in life
• pick & mix & hybrid identities, modern theories not used

Question 2

postmodernists view on education?

Answer 2

• “one size fits all” approach outdated, needs to be flexible & customisable, meet needs of individuals/pupils

Question 3

Usher

adult education & postmodernism challenge (5)

Answer 3

1. diverse & costumised to learner’s needs
2. controlled by local communities
3. flexible
4. lifelong - constantly update their skills & changing needs of economy
5. learner is active

Question 4

Thompson

social pluralism & postmodernity

Answer 4

• schools can break free from “oppressive uniformity” of the one size fits all approach
• schools are customised, meet diverse communtity needs EG growth of faith & specialist skills

Question 5

Kelly

responding to global demands (3)

Answer 5

• British economy operates within the global market, skilled & qualified workers compete with foreign businesses
• education policy: reflection of glabal demands
• changes in position: league tables

Question 6

Ball (globalisation)

Answer 6

• universities becoming increasingly globalised
• critical: expanded marketisation of UNIs

Question 7

Holbourn (Globalisation)

Answer 7

• positive effect on education: multiculteral in curriculum
• promoting understanding & tolerance of other cultures