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Postmodernist Analysis of Education Flashcards

1
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What has happened to the choice of Education in society?

A

It has become more diverse

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2
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Name different school types to show diversity of Education (Name 3)

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Free Schools, Private Schools, Homeschooling

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Name a specific school which shows the new freedom of some choices of Schools

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Summerhill School

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What are the norms and values of Summerhill school?

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Being active and having fun

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What is the state of equality in Summerhill School?

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Teachers and Students are more equal individuals

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What is the role of students in Summerhill School?

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To be Students but also have fun while doing it

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What is cultural pluralism?

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The idea that parts of society should take account for different cultures

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How has Education become more individualised in terms of for future careers?

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Education has been structured to meet future careers of pupils

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How has Education become more individualised in terms of cultural pluralism?

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A wider range of cultures are taught and accepted in Education

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10
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Which Postmodernists argue education has become a consumer product?

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Usher, Bryant, Johnston

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What is an example of how Education has become a consumer product for adults?

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An Adult may wish to learn a new language to appear more sophisticated

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12
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What happened in Britain that made Education a Consumer Product?

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Education Reform Act of 1988

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13
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What was introduced in to the Education system after 1988?

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Marketisation

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What is marketisation for Education?

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The idea that schools will only improve themselves and become a better quality school due to competition and to try and get more pupils.

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15
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Who created the idea of Parentocracy?

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Ball

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What is Parentocracy?

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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.

17
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Give an example of what Parentocracy implies

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If Parents spend their time trying to get you in to a good school, it is more likely you will achieve high grades.

18
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What do Postmodernists call all of the other sociological theories?

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‘Grand Narratives’

19
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What are ‘Grand Narratives’?

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The idea that society is based on a whole big story and that everyone will follow that same story

20
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What is the supposed current state of society which has caused more individualisation?

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Fragmentation

21
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What does it mean for society if it has fragmented?

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There are no longer fixed norms and values for a group of people

22
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Who presented the idea that society had become ‘Fragmented’?

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Lyotard

23
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Which agent of socialisation do Postmodernists believe is now much more influential in society?

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The Media

24
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What is the concept in Postmodernism describing the scale of the media on peoples lives?

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Media Saturation

25
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What does McLuhan argue with Media relating to Education?

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It allows students to access a broader range of information

26
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What does Livingstone say about the impact of media saturation on Education?

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It means young people are able to better utilise and access online resources to benefit their learning

27
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What is an example of how technological advancements have come in to Education?

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Students are more likely to be taught IT

28
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What event has happened in Education related to fragmentation in terms of with technology?

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Digital Divide

29
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What recent event highlights the digital divide?

A

Covid-19

30
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Why did Covid-19 highlight the digital divide?

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Because lots of work was set online which meant many students could not access it.

31
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What is evidence of the digital divide?

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51% of low income families have access to technology compared to 99% of other families.

32
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What is the impact of the digital divide? Why?

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It has meant that some students are not able to achieve as much as they may not be able to do certain pieces of work.

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