Postmodernist explanation of education Flashcards
1
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What do postmodernists believe about society?
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- Diverse and fragmented
2
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What is post-Fordism?
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Capitalism needs a highly skilled workforce that can use advanced technology.
3
Q
How does post-Fordism link to education?
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- Education for postmodernism needs to be diverse and responsive to the needs of individuals that encourages creativity.
4
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Critique
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Marxists - Education does not produce diversity, rather inequality (Althusser and the ISA)