Postmodernist Analysis of Education Flashcards
What has happened to the choice of Education in society?
It has become more diverse
Name different school types to show diversity of Education (Name 3)
Free Schools, Private Schools, Homeschooling
Name a specific school which shows the new freedom of some choices of Schools
Summerhill School
What are the norms and values of Summerhill school?
Being active and having fun
What is the state of equality in Summerhill School?
Teachers and Students are more equal individuals
What is the role of students in Summerhill School?
To be Students but also have fun while doing it
What is cultural pluralism?
The idea that parts of society should take account for different cultures
How has Education become more individualised in terms of for future careers?
Education has been structured to meet future careers of pupils
How has Education become more individualised in terms of cultural pluralism?
A wider range of cultures are taught and accepted in Education
Which Postmodernists argue education has become a consumer product?
Usher, Bryant, Johnston
What is an example of how Education has become a consumer product for adults?
An Adult may wish to learn a new language to appear more sophisticated
What happened in Britain that made Education a Consumer Product?
Education Reform Act of 1988
What was introduced in to the Education system after 1988?
Marketisation
What is marketisation for Education?
The idea that schools will only improve themselves and become a better quality school due to competition and to try and get more pupils.
Who created the idea of Parentocracy?
Ball
What is Parentocracy?
The idea that the decisions of where to attend a school for a child by parents will shape the future educational outcome of their child.
Give an example of what Parentocracy implies
If Parents spend their time trying to get you in to a good school, it is more likely you will achieve high grades.
What do Postmodernists call all of the other sociological theories?
‘Grand Narratives’
What are ‘Grand Narratives’?
The idea that society is based on a whole big story and that everyone will follow that same story
What is the supposed current state of society which has caused more individualisation?
Fragmentation
What does it mean for society if it has fragmented?
There are no longer fixed norms and values for a group of people
Who presented the idea that society had become ‘Fragmented’?
Lyotard
Which agent of socialisation do Postmodernists believe is now much more influential in society?
The Media
What is the concept in Postmodernism describing the scale of the media on peoples lives?
Media Saturation
