role and function of education theory Flashcards
what does Althusser belive about the role and function of education? (marxist)
belives that education is there to reproduce skills for labour forces, reporduction of ruling class ideology. ideological control which is in the idea that no class can hold power for any length of time using only force and control, they make the working class think capitalism is good. false class consiousness
what do Bowels and Gintis think about the role and function of education? (marxist)
correspondence theory/principle. schools like wider society are based on heirarchies. techers give orders and students are expected to obey.this corresponds to their their later experience of lack of control in the workplace. capitalist society is unequal. if inequality were seriously questioned it might threaten social stability, therefore the education system is organised to prepare students for future roles in a capitalist system. education legitimises social inequality
what does Bordieu think about the role and function of education?(marxist)
cultural capital. can be defined as the culture passed down, reproduced from one generation to another which leads to social reproduction and advantages in middle classes. marxists argue that it is middle classes that posses more cultural capital that is valued by middle class institutions such as the education system thus disadvantaging other social groups
what does willis say about the role and fucntion of education?(marxist)
learning to labour. he argued that these lads formed a distinctive “counter school sub cultural grouping”. this group of disaffected boys felt superior to the more conformist pupils who they refered to as ‘ear oles’ the lads behaviour in school was adopted in their work life later.the lads displayed a strong hegemonic typeof masculinity which did not value education and saw it as pointless and not relevant to the job they thought they were destined for
what does sullivan say about the role and function of education?
concluded from her research that cultural capital transmitted within the home does have a significant effect on GCSE performance. she goes on to point out that even cultural capital was controlled for ‘a large direct effect of social class on attainment remains’. she stated that cultral capital can provide an only partial explanation of class difference in attainment
what is durkhiems view on the role and function of education? (functionalist)
belives in social solidarity which is a feeling of unity and belongings based on shared beliefs and values. the education encourages this by teaching history; and encourages pride in their country
what does parson say about the role and function of education? ( functionalist)
sees education as a bridge between home and work, in american society there are 2 key values which children must learn: individual achievement, equality of opportunity. children are treated as partialistic values. also discusses education and value consensus, role allocation
what is davis and moore’s view on the role and function of education? (functionalist)
theory of stratifucation. they argued that all social systems share certain functional prerequisites which must bbe met if the system is to survive and operate effectivley. one such prerequisite is effective role alloocation and performance:
1- all roles must be filled
2- they must be filled by those best able to do them
3-the necessary training for them must be undertaken
4-the roles must be performed conscientiously
what does kelly say about education? (feminist)
claimed that science subjects were packaged for boys. textbooks havde very few women portrayed in them and examples used by teachers were more relevant to boys and boys interests. teachers would let boys dominate the science classroom
what does colley say about the education system? (feminist)
argued that school/subject choices are affected by 3 things:perception of gender roles, subject preferences and learning environment
what does Skelton say about education? (feminist)
argues that the ‘hidden curriculum’ is responsible for perpetuating gender differences in subject choices e.g sterotypes surrounding gender are taught
what do Heaton and Lawson say about education? (feminist)
argue that the ‘hidden curriculum’ is a major source of gender socialisation and operates in 5 ways:
1-books and textbooks where women are portrayed as dependant on men
2-female studets made to feel uncofortable in certian subjects
3-teachers expectations
4-patriarchal curriculum where boys sports are recognised more than girls and a level subject choices are very gender specific
5- lack of positive role models, more teachers are femaloe than male but more are in senior management positions
what is the social democratic opinion on equality of opportunity?
unlike marxists they belive that equality of opportunity is possible within the boundaries of a capitalist society
what does Halsey say about education? (soical democratic)
belived that middle class children were more likley to get places in grammar schools and thus from a social democratic apporach belived that a new system should be implimented to provide greater equality of opportunity
what was sure start? (social democratic)
a labour policy. this policy was introduced in 1998. this provided additional funding to nursery ages from lowest/disabled classes etc to ensure a ‘sure start’ to their educational career. centres were also set up in deprived areas which offered additional support for parents and children, as well as ‘looked after’ children
