Emile Durkheim

• Who is the author of the classic text "Moral Education"?

  Emile Durkheim
• What role does education perform according to Durkheim?

  Education performs the role of socialisation, teaching children the norms and values of their society.
• What is a value consensus as described by Durkheim?

  A value consensus is an agreement among people in society about what is important and how to behave.
• Why does Durkheim believe education is crucial for society to function?

  Because it allows society to function without constant control and management.
• What subject did Durkheim see as key to the socialisation process?


  History
• How does learning history contribute to a child's development according to Durkheim?


  It helps children feel part of a community and understand the importance of society.
• What does Durkheim suggest about children's interactions outside the classroom?

  School encourages children to work together with diverse individuals, promoting wider societal participation.
• What aspect of education was Durkheim particularly interested in teaching?

  Morals, specifically the concepts of right and wrong.
• Why is broad agreement on morals important in society according to Durkheim?

  It ensures that there is a shared understanding of what is right and wrong.
• What did Durkheim believe about discipline in schools?

  He thought strict discipline was important for teaching children what is acceptable behavior.
• What is the expected outcome for children by the time they leave school according to Durkheim?

  They should have learned self-discipline and the consequences of misbehavior.
• What do critics of Durkheim argue about the benefits of education?


  They argue that the lessons taught benefit only powerful groups in society.
• According to Marxists, who benefits from the education system as critiqued by Durkheim?

  The ruling class benefits from the education system.
• According to feminists, who benefits from the education system as critiqued by Durkheim?

  Men benefit from the education system.