theories of education Flashcards
what is the functionalist view on education
Education helps to maintain social stability by developing value consensus, social harmony social cohesion
what did these people identify:
parsons
durkeim
davis and moore
durkeim: solidarity and skills
parsons: meritocracy
davis and moore: role allocation
social soldiarity : how why and effect
social solidarity : school acting as a mini society and by socialising children into culture from one generation to the next, without this there would be social chaos and people would be selfish
meritocracy: how why and effect
school bridges the gap between family and wider society
status is not ascribed but achieved, how hard you work = success in life
davis and moore role allocation
inequality is necessary and ensures only the most talented are completing the most important roles, society provides roles for specialist skills
the new right problems with state education
- one size fits all imposes uniformity and doesnt acknowledge social needs
- pupils and parents have no say
- schools that waste money and get low results
4.state education produces a less qualified workforce
purpose of the marketisation of education
create competition between schools so that schools raise their standards and compete for consumers
focus of vocational education and views on it
v. education was introduced to combat high unemployment levels and improve skills
functionalists and the new right believe this boosts the economy
marxists view this second rate education as making people wage slaves and whilst m/c enjoy academia
ways in which work and school are similar
heirarchies: headteacher vs boss
rewards en.g good grades and getting paid
subject/ department division
levels of education
competition
what do marxists believe about education
education is a means of social control to maintain class inequality and to become conformists who dont upset the weathy
