Specialist Skills & Vocational Roles- Durkheim Flashcards
What is one function of education according to Durkheim?
To teach individuals the specialist skills needed for roles in the division of labour in a modern, industrial society.
Why is education necessary in modern economies?
Because modern economies are highly complex and require a skilled workforce.
What must education equip students with?
Specific knowledge and abilities that allow them to participate effectively in work and wider society.
What are essential skills taught in schools and colleges?
- Language and communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Ability to meet deadlines
What do individuals earn when they enter the workforce?
Wages to support their families.
How do individuals contribute to society after entering the workforce?
By paying income tax, which helps fund public services such as healthcare and education.
Fill in the blank: Education must equip students with _______ for effective participation in society.
[specific knowledge and abilities]
True or False: Education’s role is solely to impart academic knowledge.
False
What is Durkheim’s perspective on education?
Education ensures the smooth functioning of society and prepares students for future economic roles.
Education is seen as essential for individual development and societal stability.
How do schools contribute to the economy according to Durkheim?
By teaching specialist skills that prepare students for their economic roles.
This contribution helps ensure that the workforce possesses necessary skills.
What would happen without the function of education in society?
The workforce would lack necessary skills, leading to a breakdown of the economic system.
This emphasizes the critical role of education in maintaining economic stability.
What did the Wolf Review (2011) find about vocational courses?
Around a third of 16-19-year-olds were enrolled in vocational courses that did not lead to higher education or good job prospects.
This raises questions about the effectiveness of education in providing relevant skills.
What do New Right thinkers argue about NEETs?
The rise in NEETs reflects how the education system is not effectively preparing all students for work.
NEETs refers to young people Not in Education, Employment or Training.
What gap is highlighted in the functionalist perspective of education?
A gap between theory and practice, especially for working-class or disadvantaged students.
This indicates that the educational system may not meet its intended goals for all demographics.
True or False: Durkheim believed that education is solely about individual development.
False.
He viewed education as also crucial for societal functioning and economic contribution.
