Postmodernist Viewpoint On Education Flashcards
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What are Morrow and Torres view on education
A
The Marxist view on education is outdated.
Modern society is fundamentally different to what the Marxists and Functionalists think.
Society is more fragmented and diverse and individuals have more choice and freedom to choose from different outlets
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What is Flexible Specialisation
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The need for an adaptable and flexible workforce being able to use advanced technology and transfer their skills
3
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What is the Postmodernist version of education
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Education must encourage self motivation and self supervision and creativity.
It must also provide life long retraining because of technology change.
