Michael Teachers Desk Abdillahi Jihan Abdi.B Lesley Dillan
Ashlee BernardKyle Jinesh Chanelle Abdirahma n Brandon Hanad Dahyon
Gianluca Usaama Lazaro Sandy David Kavish Adarsh Jaganiya Ghilman
Adam Miriam Georgia Abi Solomon CameronKelvin
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Blessed Father, We ask you for the gift of forgiveness. We ask
you to bless those who have treated us in an unforgiving manner and
ask for their redemption. We ask this through Christ our Lord, Amen
A community founded on Hope, Love and Trust
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Do Now! This weeks key terms: Formal curriculum Hidden
Curriculum Informal Education Learning Segregation Look at the two
images which represent Functionalist and Marxist thinking on
society. Independently list what each theory believes on society.
Secondly discuss in table groups how it might link to their beliefs
on education
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The ruling class The working class
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I am society argggh! Family Education The Law Media Work The
People
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Functionalist Marxist Education has important role to play in
ensuring we conform with societies rules If you work hard and can
afford fees of independent schools then you are entitled to that
privilege. Elitism top percent of society operating and oppressing
the masses Deliberately ensuring that state sector remains
uneducated
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First Task! Watch Dr Ken Robinsons video clip on Changing
Educational Paradigms. What aspects could we link to each social
theory? Do we agree with the questions he raises about education?
This weeks key terms: Formal curriculum Hidden Curriculum Informal
education learning Segregation
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B673: Sociology of EducationLesson 4: History of Education in
Britain All (D/C grade):Can I describe the changes to the education
system over time in the UK? Most (C/B grade): Can I analyse why key
changes occurred in the UK system and give advantages and
disadvantages? Some (B/A grade): Can I evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of the changes to UK education system linking certain
changes to key thinkers views on society?
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How much can you remember? In table groups brainstorm all the
key terms, information and concepts that you have come across to
date that link to education. The following students should link
theories to what we have studied so far: Miriam, Lazaro, Sandy,
David, Jaganiya, Chanelle, Jihan, Michael, Adarsh, Abdi.B, Lesley,
Ashlee and Jinesh.
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What are comprehensive schools? What are grammar schools? What
are technical schools? What are secondary modern schools? Why do
you think schools were created in such divisive categories? Link it
to a theory.
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Segregation Streaming Informal Education Learning Formal
Curriculum Hidden Curriculum Key Concepts Subjects that are studied
and examined in schools What schools teach students through day to
day school life. This will reflect societys attitudes and values
and prepares students for their future role and place in society
Non directed learning that occurs outside of the classroom and does
not have a curriculum to follow Separating students, often males
and females and so giving them different experiences and
opportunities in school Separating students according to ability
from an early age and making it difficult to move stream
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The History of the UK Education system So what have we learnt
so far?
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Pre-War education 1870 Education was first made compulsory and
free 1880 Attendance was made compulsory until the age of 10 1918
The state became responsible for secondary education and school
leaving age was raised to 14
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1944- The Butler Education Act Primary education until the age
of 11 Secondary school compulsory until the age of 15 Further &
Higher education at 15+ Secondary education was determined by the
11+ exam GrammarTechnical schoolsSecondary modern
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Problems of the Tripartite system Unfairness of the system -
discuss
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1965 Comprehensive system The aim of comprehensives was to
teach all under one roof regardless of social class, gender,
ethnicity and ability 1972 School leaving age was raised to 16 More
mixed-ability teaching was introduced An emphasis on the 3 Rs
Reading, wRiting, aRithmetic GCEs began to replace O-Levels
Problems with the comprehensive system:
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1979-1997 (Conservative Power) 1988 Education Reform Act All
students to study the National curriculum and take GCSEs Pupils to
sit SATS at 7,11 and 14 Schools were to be entered into league
tables to judge performance Schools became more business like and
controlled their own finances Increased OFSTED inspections New
Vocationalism Youth training schemes and work experience
Marketisation Schools used prospectuses and advertising to recruit
students to their schools
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1997 onwards New Labour Curriculum 2000 A levels became AS and
A2s More vocational choice BTEC, GNVQ and NVQ Tomlinson enquiry aim
to increase flexibility and equality (14-19) More people to be
university educated Current concerns/Problems?
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Coalition government 2010-? Increased university fees * The end
of EMA *Increased contributions from parents? *Baccalaureate
qualifications from 14-19? *Compulsory education to the age of 18
*The end of coursework *Increased OFSTED inspections? *Higher entry
requirements for teachers?
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Literacy Focus: Make sure to use the correct version in words
using the EI or IE combination Exam style question: How have
changes to the UK education system been influenced by societies
needs and by political actions? (12 marks) C Grade: Outline the key
changes Establish a reason why changes occurred B Grade: Comment on
the equality within the new and old systems What are the advantages
of attending private over state A Grade: Link to social theories
and draw conclusions on how successful our education system
is.
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What would we need to include to be successful? Success
Criteria?
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B673: Sociology of EducationLesson 4: History of Education in
Britain All (D/C grade):Can I describe the changes to the education
system over time in the UK? Most (C/B grade): Can I analyse why key
changes occurred in the UK system and give advantages and
disadvantages? Some (B/A grade): Can I evaluate the advantages and
disadvantages of the changes to UK education system linking certain
changing to key thinkers views on society?