Outline and Assess Functionalist Explanations of the Relationship Between Education and Work (50 Marks) A Functionalist view on education is that it is a meritocratic system that gives everyone who enters into it an equal opportunity for success within and after full time education. One of the main reasons for this is because of a national curriculum that all state schools have to follow, meaning that there is a minimum standard of education and that everyone gets taught the same things. Furthermore, Functionalists see education as a way of maintaining society by socialising young people in a specific way, by creating competition, levels of success and equality of opportunity. In addition to this socialisation, education is also important for teaching such vital skills as learning about the basics of the economy and giving young people a basic knowledge of certain things that will help them within employment, such as literacy, numeracy and IT. Education is also one of the main influences on role allocation within society; allocating people to the most appropriate jobs for their talent, using examinations and their results from these.
I think if those in charge would listen to the teachers more often our educational system would improve tremendously. The teachers are on the front lines and know what their kids need. A good teacher is not necessarily the one with the highest graduation rates. Rather, he/she is the one who best motivates students to value discovery and learning, and how do you measure that? From another perspective, others argue that the Obama administration proposal is determinedly rooted within No Child Left Behind philosophy of “measure and punish.” From their perspective this argument makes sense because not all the problems with schools should be blamed on
Many sociologists have given alternate views about the main function of education. Functionalists argue that the main function of education is to maintain a value consensus – agreed social values – whereas Marxists argue that education transmits values that benefit the ruling class. Durkheim (1903), a functionalist, argues that society needs a sense of social solidarity because without it, social life and cooperation would be impossible as individuals would pursue their own selfish desires. The education system helps create social solidarity by transmitting society’s culture from one generation to the next so the main function of education is to maintain a value consensus in society. However, Marxists criticise this and argue that education in capitalist society only transmits the ideology of the ruling class and not the shared values of society.
She also implies that children are made to feel that they must not disappoint those who hold such high expectations and have provided them with all of the opportunities to become successful. In life, they compete with others to see who can achieve the most in terms of education, career, money and prestige. Quindlen implied that the perfect lives, at one time, clearly revolved around a good life and healthy
Unit 001 1 Explain the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in relation to: a) Promoting equality and diversity in teaching b) Lifelong learning c) Identifying and meeting the needs of the learners d) Maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment e) Ways to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others 1a) It is a teacher’s role and responsibility to promote equality and diversity. “Equality is about the rights of learners to attend and participate regardless of their gender, race, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or age”. (Gravells 5th edition 2012) Equality is making sure that every student is treated in the same way and their needs are met in a way that supports their chosen learning experience. All students are entitled to be educated according their needs, regardless of any differences they may have. As a teacher it is your role to provide any resources needed including specialist equipment for activities and to use the correct teaching styles that will enable the learner access to their learning experience.
Which just means that all handicapped children have a right to the right education with no extra charge to them. This was a huge deal to parents and teachers. If the school that the child was closest to didn’t have the proper teachers or sources they would send the child to a school that did. That would include free transportation, and it also wouldn’t cost them anything for the special teachers that were needed. This law proscribes three fundamental objectives.
Criticism: Many of the most powerful people had an advantage getting the best jobs due to their higher social class. 3) A good trained workforce Functionalists think schools should provide a properly trained workforce for the future. Criticism: Most practical skills for a job are actually learnt on the jobs training course through the hidden curriculum, it provides a more obedient and harder working labour force rather than a more skilled one. 4) Selecting the right people for the right roles in society Davis and Moore said
He uses the word “Singing” to represent the worker is happy and feel free even though he probably will have a long day at work. Furthermore, having justice for all. Justice is one having his/her righteousness. Such as, the principle of fairness, everyone should be treated fair, it don’t matter of your race, social class. Because if you are right your right and if you are wrong your wrong.
Our children can play together in the open without fear. Do not miss understand not all people feel Affirmative Action is something that should have happen. Some would love nothing more than for things to go back the way it was. When one group was superior over the other. If American citizens continue to utilize affirmative action in the United States
ATTENDANCE POLICY Cliff Lane Primary School is committed to providing an education of the highest quality for all its pupils and recognises this can only be achieved by supporting and promoting excellent school attendance for all. This is based on the belief that only by attending school regularly and punctually will children and young people be able to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them. High attainment depends on good attendance. The whole school community – pupils, parents and carers, teaching and support staff and school governors – have a responsibility for ensuring good school attendance and important roles to play. The purpose of the policy is to clarify everyone’s part in this.