Postmodernism

• What characterizes a postmodern education?

  Individualized, diverse, and offers more choices
• How does postmodern society differ from modern society?

  Postmodern society is more diverse and consumerist
• What is the difference between postmodern education and education responding to postmodernisation?

  Postmodern education is radically relativistic, while responding education remains modern
• What does a postmodern education express towards metanarratives?

  Incredulity and skepticism towards metanarratives
• What is a characteristic of an education system responding to postmodernisation?

  Becoming more consumerist and global in outlook
• What evidence might indicate education in Britain is becoming more postmodern?

  Increased diversity of school types and parental choice
• What trend has been observed regarding school types in the last 40 years?

  Increasing diversity of types of school
• How has the role of parents changed in choosing schools?

  Parents now have more choice of preferred schools
• What is the reality of free schools in terms of innovation?

  Most free schools are not innovator schools
• What issue arose from the establishment of Belham School?

  Middle class white flight and ethnic segregation
• What percentage of children were eligible for Free School Meals at Belham School?

  7%
• How significant is homeschooling in the UK education system?

  Less than 1% of children are homeschooled
• What does the increase in homeschooling suggest about education trends?

  It indicates a trend towards decentralization
• What autonomy do academies and free schools have?

  They are free from Local Education Authority control
• What must schools spend most of their budgets on?

  Wages and teacher salaries
• How do most schools approach the national curriculum?

  They primarily focus on the standard national curriculum
• What is the reality of personalized learning in schools?

  It often lacks uniqueness and is poorly implemented
• When did personalized learning become a formal part of government policy?

  In 2004 under New Labour
• What subjects do schools focus on for Key Stage 4 exams?

  English, maths, and sciences
• What is the main goal of schools regarding student grades?

  To achieve the best grades possible
• How do schools typically handle personalized learning plans?

  They often use similar templates for students
• What is hyperreality in postmodern education?

  A state where reality is blurred with media representations
• Why are global issues important in teaching strategies?

  They prepare students for new global risks
• How has online learning impacted education?

  It has increased accessibility and flexibility
• What is the significance of teaching strategies to cope with new risks?

  They equip students to handle uncertainties
• How does late-modern education differ from postmodern education?

  Late-modern education retains some modern characteristics
• What is the impact of a centralized curriculum on educational diversity?

  It limits the potential for radical diversity
• How do educational policies affect student autonomy?

  They can restrict or enhance student choices
• What is the relationship between consumerism and education in postmodern society?

  Education becomes a market-driven commodity
• How does technology shape modern educational practices?

  It facilitates new learning methods and accessibility
• How do societal changes influence educational structures?

  They necessitate adaptations in teaching and curriculum
• What is the primary focus of schools according to the study material?

  Getting students the best grades possible
• How did personalised learning become part of government policy?

  It became formal in 2004 under New Labour
• What is the criticism of personalised learning plans in schools?

  They are often not unique to each student
• What shift did schools in England and Wales have to make during the lockdowns?

  They shifted to mostly online learning
• What percentage of content did online students cover compared to in-school students?

  50-75%
• What did the government review suggest about online learning during the pandemic?

  Both quantity and quality of education fell
• What is the current status of climate change in the national curriculum?

  It is still not included
• What does the PREVENT strategy aim to address?

  Radicalisation and the threat of terrorism
• How do schools typically handle teaching online safety?

  It is often done in a piecemeal manner