education

• What feminist perspective should students consider when studying family relationships?

  The work of Oakley
• What are the roles and functions of education that students should study?

  The work of Durkheim and Davidson Moore
• What is the relationship between education and capitalism according to the study material?

  It involves the work of Bowles and Gintis
• What does marketization in education refer to?

  The work of Ball, Bow, and Gertwix
• What processes within schools affect educational achievement?

  Labeling theory and anti-school subcultures
• What are the advanced information topics for education?

  Roles and functions of education, types of schools, and the feminist perspective
• What is a comprehensive school?

  A state school that does not select its intake based on ability
• What is a grammar school?

  A school that selects students through the 11 plus exam
• What is the 11 plus exam designed to test?

  Maths, verbal reasoning, comprehension, and creative writing
• Why are grammar schools often seen as superior to comprehensive schools?

  They select the most academically able students
• What is an independent school?

  A school that parents pay to send their children to
• What are the advantages of independent schools?

  Specialist facilities, resources, and smaller class sizes
• What is a multi-academy trust?

  A group of schools governed by one trust and a single board of directors
• What is the purpose of academies in England?

  To help failing schools and allow them to operate independently
• What is homeschooling?

  An education option where parents teach their children at home
• What are some reasons parents choose to homeschool?

  SCND needs not being met and belief that the education system is too restrictive
• What is alternative provision in education?

  Tailor-made small scale schooling for children not in mainstream education
• What are some advantages of homeschooling?

  Personalized learning and often exceptional grades
• What is the role of schools in secondary socialization?

  To reinforce the norms and values of society
• What are some disadvantages of homeschooling?

  Financial cost and lack of socialization
• What does Durkheim argue about social cohesion in schools?

  Schools promote a sense of belonging and unity among students
• What is the hidden curriculum in education?

  Subtle teachings about norms and values, such as respecting authority
• What is meritocracy in education?

  A system where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed
• What is role allocation in education?

  Assigning jobs that match individuals' abilities and efforts
• What is ascribed status?

  Status that one is born into, such as being part of a royal family
• What does Parsons argue about schools?

  Schools act as a bridge between home and wider society
• What is the importance of teaching specialist skills in schools?

  To prepare students for the world of work and the future economy
• What is the role of education in socialization?

  To socialize children into society's norms and values
• How does education prepare students for the future?

  By providing skills necessary for the economy and future jobs
• What is the significance of standardized tests in education?

  They ensure all pupils are judged on the same criteria
• What does the term 'collective checking in' refer to in schools?

  The process of registering students and promoting a sense of community
• What is the role of assemblies and ceremonies in schools?

  To promote a sense of community and celebrate achievements
• How does education contribute to social cohesion?

  By teaching shared norms and values that unite society
• What is the relationship between education and socialization?

  Education reinforces the norms and values learned in the family
• What is the significance of vocational subjects in education?

  They provide practical skills for future employment
• How does specialization in education begin?

  It starts when students choose their GCSE options in year 9
• What is the role of education in preparing students for the economy?

  To teach skills necessary for the complex division of labor
• What does the term 'universal values' refer to in education?

  Values that all pupils should be judged on equally
• How do schools contribute to the functioning of society?

  By socializing children into shared norms and values
• What is the importance of a standardized curriculum in education?

  It ensures all students receive the same educational experience