Education is in the middle of the bridge. Education is an agency of secondary socialisation, it teaches us the norms and values within wider society and it also teaches us the skills we need for future occupational roles as well as providing us with qualifications. Functionalists argue that society is an organic analogy, meaning that society works like a human body and that everything is in consensus with each other. For example, the human organs work together to achieve consensus, just like society does with citizens, authority, norms, values etc. Durkheim argues that there are two main functions of education, these are social solidarity and specialised skills.
Using material from Item A and elsewhere, assess the contribution of Functionalism to our understanding of the role of education Functionalism is a consensus theory which sees society as being essentially harmonious. This is because it believes all its institutions work together like a human body to function properly. Therefore, Functionalists argue that social institutions, such as education, perform positive functions for both society and for individuals. Different Functionalists have differing views on its role but essentially, as Item A points out, all their views are positive on the role of education. However, other perspectives (such as Marxism and the New Right) would have different-not necessarily opposing- views.
'Assess the view that the education system serves to maintain consensus in society?' Functionalists believe in a consensus. A consensus in society is the idea that everyone shares the same norms and values. Functionalists believe that maintaining the shared norms and values is the job of education. Education acts as a bridge between primary socialisation and secondary socialisation, therefore teaching us to adopt the same norms and values and socialising young people into the basic values of society.
Mann wanted the common schools to be available to everyone. He wanted it to be available to people that were rich, poor, and of different backgrounds. Public schools try to be this today; they are free to everyone and nondiscriminatory. Mann believed in public support and control of schools. Mann thought that education was a right that was passed on from generation to generation.
He believed that all students should have the opportunity to take part in their own learning. Education was not only a place to gain content knowledge, but was a place to learn how to live. Schools shouldn’t just be a place to learn a pre-determined set of skills but rather to realize one’s full potential and their ability to use these skills. He said, “An ounce of experience is better than a ton of theory, simply because it is only in the experience that any theory has vital and verifiable significance.” In Dewey’s opinion the role of teachers are social servants. They are there to assist children on how to act appropriately on ideas they form themselves.
Unit - TDA 2.6 Help improve own and team practice in schools ▪️Describe why teamwork is important in schools The importance of teamwork in schools is paramount in achieving the end goal of providing the highest level of education and support to the pupils. Whether it be the Head teacher, class teachers or support staff we are all part of the same group, a team. We all share a common purpose and working together as a team effectively benefits the children's education and general wellbeing. For the team to function effectively it's paramount that we all understand the roles and responsibilities of all the parties within it. Understanding these will enable us to understand our own contributions to the team and how we all come together
The reason for these policies are to promote positive behaviour and all schools have policies on : • Behaviour • Bullying • Child Protection • Equal Opportunities As a TA it is our responsibility to find out about the role of staff, rewards and sanctions and training. To develop a harmonious learning environment appropriate rules, need to be established and enforced, behaviour plans and most importantly pupils to be involved in the process. I feel if learners understand why rules are important then there is a greater chance that they will follow these rules. Rogers 1998, 1995 ''Shared rights, shared responsibilities and shared rules'. At Parkway Primary School a lot of verbal praise is given and I have done this many
According to Durkheim, one of the main functions of education is to develop these similarities to bind members of society together. Durkheim sees a common history as vital for uniting members of society. With a shared history, people feel part of a wider social group – it is their country, made up of people like themselves. In this way, education contributes to the development of social solidarity. Industrial society has a specialised division of labour – people have specialised jobs with specific skill and knowledge requirements.
Inequality plays a huge role in our society today, especially in education. Education is the foundation of many people’s lives. When it comes to education, all children regardless of their background should be taught on an equal level according to America’s view on equality. In
Support person centred thinking and planning Outcome 1 Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews The learner can: 1. Identify the beliefs and values on which person-centred thinking and planning is based. „Our society is based on the belief that everyone has a contribution to make and has the right to control their own lives. This value drives our society and will also drive the way in which we provide social care. Services should be person-centred, seamless and proactive.