Education

• What is the focus of primary schools in the UK?


  Providing basic education for children
• What age group typically attends primary schools?

  Children aged 4 to 11 years old
• What subjects are primary schools focused on?

  Reading, writing, maths, and science
• What is the role of secondary schools in the UK?

  Providing advanced education for students
• What age group typically attends secondary schools?

  Children aged 11 to 18 years old
• What type of education do state schools provide?

  Free education funded by the government
• What are private schools also known as?

  Independent schools
• How do private schools differ from state schools?

  They are not government-funded and more expensive
• What is homeschooling?

  Education at home by parents or tutors
• Why might parents choose homeschooling?

  Religious beliefs or dissatisfaction with schools
• What is deschooling?

  A philosophy rejecting traditional schooling
• What do proponents of deschooling believe?

  Traditional schools stifle creativity and interests
• What are the advantages and disadvantages of homeschooling and deschooling?

  Advantages:

  • Personalized education
  • Flexibility in learning

  
  

  Disadvantages:

  • Potential lack of socialization
  • Varying quality of education
• What is one main function of education in society?

  To serve the needs of the economy
• How does education help prepare individuals for the workforce?

  By providing necessary knowledge and skills
• What does education facilitate in terms of social mobility?

  Helps individuals move up the social ladder
• How does education promote social cohesion?

  By fostering shared identity and values
• What is the functionalist perspective on education?

  Education prepares individuals for societal demands
• Who is a key proponent of the functionalist perspective?

  Emile Durkheim
• What does Durkheim believe is the major function of education?

  Transmission of society's norms and values
• How does education contribute to socialization according to Parsons?

  By teaching norms, values, and expectations
• What is meritocracy in education according to Parsons?

  Rewarding individuals based on abilities and achievements
• How does Parsons view the role of education in society?

  As a bridge between family and society
• What is the role allocation function of education?

  Identifying individuals for future societal roles
• How do functionalists view alternative forms of education?

  As problematic for societal preparation
• What are the key points of the functionalist perspective on education?

  • Social solidarity: Instills shared values and culture
  • Role allocation: Identifies strengths for societal roles
  • Skill provision: Equips individuals for the economy
• What do feminist theorists analyze in education?

  How it perpetuates gender disparity
• What is the feminist view on traditional educational content?

  It often reinforces gender roles and stereotypes
• How do feminists view homeschooling and deschooling?

  As positive alternatives for flexibility and autonomy
• What do Marxist theorists believe about education?

  It serves the interests of the capitalist class
• What is the hidden curriculum according to Marxists?

  Values learned indirectly through schooling
• What is the correspondence principle?

  Education mirrors the workplace and economy
• How do functionalists view the correspondence principle?

  As serving important societal functions
• How do Marxists view the correspondence principle?

  As a means to perpetuate capitalist interests
• What do feminists believe about education?

  Education historically favors men but evolves to empower women
• How do Marxists perceive education?

  They see it as biased towards capitalist interests
• What does the correspondence principle refer to?

  Education system corresponds to economy and society needs
• What do functionalists argue about the education system?

  It serves societal functions like socialization and culture transmission
• How do functionalists believe education corresponds to the economy?

  By providing workforce with necessary skills and knowledge
• What is the Marxist view on education's role in social inequality?

  It reproduces inequality by limiting opportunities for some