The New Right explanation of education

Question 1

What does the New Right believe about society?

Answer 1

• Less state intervention over institutions such as education
• Believe in meritocracy
• The state should encourage competition

Question 2

What does the New Right believe education should revolve around and how should it be achieved through?

Answer 2

Competition and choice - achieved by marketisation

Question 3

What doe Chubb and Moe believe about state education?

Answer 3

Failed to properly socialise children as it does not respond to children’s needs

Question 4

What do Chubb and Moe believe is a better alternative to state education?

Answer 4

Private schools since they cater to the individual needs of each student since they are answerable to consumers (parents)

Question 5

State one statistic about the achievement gap between w/c pupils in a state school vs private school

Answer 5

Chubb and Moe - w/c pupils achieve do better by 5% in private schools vs state schools

Question 6

What is marketisation?

Answer 6

Transforming schools into businesses that compete to attract consumers e.g. parents and potential students