Role of education: Social Democratic and Liberal Flashcards
1
Q
what is the social democratic perspective
A
- not everyone has an equal start in life
- gov should create a level playing field through positive discrimination
- schools are not meritocratic
- need for benefits
2
Q
what is the liberal perspective
A
- education should benefit the indivual
- students should not be spoon fed but learn for themselves
3
Q
what do liberals say should happen
A
De schooling - we should remove mainstream schools, letting children take control of their own learning
4
Q
what is an example of what the liberals want
A
Summer hill - no time table, pupil choice, social skills, democracy
