Social Democratic veiw of Edication

• What is the Social Democratic view of education's primary role?

  To represent the interests of the population
• What is meant by 'equality of opportunity' in education?

  Everyone has an equal chance of success
• What do Social Democrats believe in?

  Meritocracy
• How is meritocracy defined?

  A system where success is based on abilities
• Why is equal opportunity essential for meritocracy?

  It allows fair competition based on abilities
• What was the issue with the 11+ system of selection?

  It discriminated against working-class students
• What percentage of middle and upper-class students attended Grammar schools in the 1960s?

  Two-thirds
• What did Social Democrats argue about the 11+ system?

  It did not provide equality of opportunity
• What is the second function of education according to Social Democrats?

  Economic growth
• How does education contribute to economic growth?

  By investing in modern technology exploitation
• Why should the education system relate closely to the economy?

  To meet the demand for professional workers
• What does equality of educational opportunity promote?

  Meritocracy in society
• What is the outcome of providing equal educational opportunities?

  Maximized contributions to the economy
• What has been the result of attempts to achieve equality of opportunity?

  Little change in class differences
• What did Bernstein suggest about changing the education system?

  It cannot compensate for wider social issues
• What continues to grow in society despite educational changes?

  Inequality in society
• What is a criticism of the school curriculum?

  It often fails to meet economic needs
• What is the overall evaluation of the Social Democratic view of education?

  It has not significantly changed educational achievement
• What are the two functions of education according to the Social Democratic view?

  1. Equality of opportunity
  2. Economic growth
• What are the criticisms of the Social Democratic view of education?

  • Little change in class differences
  • Inequality in society continues to grow
  • Curriculum often fails to meet economic needs