16 Questions
What is the primary focus of the linked posts on the sociology of education?
Perspectives on education, differential educational achievement, and in-school processes
What is the format of the posts on the sociology of education?
Medium form or revision notes
What is the purpose of the second section of the page?
To offer assessment resources for A-level sociology students
What is provided in the linked PDF grid version?
AQA's education specification
What is discussed in the post 'Education and Schools in the United Kingdom – Key Statistics'?
Key statistics on the UK education system
What is the topic of the A-level sociology paper 1 overview?
Education with theory and methods
What is provided in the post 'Education Key Concepts'?
Brief definitions of key concepts relevant to the A-level sociology of education module
What is the focus of the sociology A-level scheme of work?
AQA education
Which perspective views education as a means of transmitting shared values?
Functionalism
What is the primary focus of the Functionalist perspective on education in relation to work and the economy?
Role allocation and meritocracy
According to the Marxist perspective, what is the primary function of schools in society?
To reproduce social class
Which perspective is associated with the concept of the 'Division of Labour' in society?
Functionalism
What is the primary focus of the Marxist perspective on education in relation to work and the economy?
Reproduction of social class
Which perspective is associated with the concept of 'ideological state apparatus'?
Marxism
What is the primary focus of the New Right perspective on education in relation to work and the economy?
Promoting individual freedom
Which perspective is associated with the concept of 'social solidarity'?
Functionalism
Study Notes
Sociology of Education
- Links to posts on the sociology of education for A Level Sociology, covering perspectives on education, explanations for differential educational achievement, in-school processes, and the impact of social policies.
Structure of Education Topic
- The structure of the education topic is taken directly from the AQA’s specification.
- Posts cover the main content for different subtopics within the education topic for A-level sociology.
Sociology of Education Posts
- Posts cover the introduction to the sociology of education, the education system in England and Wales, education and schools in the United Kingdom, and education with theory and methods for A Level Sociology Paper 1.
- Posts also cover education key concepts, the role and functions of education, and perspectives on the role of education.
Role and Functions of Education
- The role and functions of education refer to the perspectives on education, including Functionalism, Marxism, The New Right, Feminism, and Postmodernism.
- These perspectives discuss education in relation to work and the economy, with 'role allocation' in Functionalism and the link to class structure in Marxism.
Perspectives on the Role of Education
- Functionalism: school encourages social solidarity, teaches skills for work, is a bridge between home and wider society, and involves role allocation and meritocracy.
- Marxism: school is part of the ideological state apparatus, the correspondence theory, and the reproduction of capitalist ideologies.
Functionalist Perspective on Education
- Emile Durkheim's view on the role of education in society: education and the transmission of shared values, education and social roles, and the role education played in the Division of Labour in society.
- Talcott Parsons' perspective on education: in-depth look at Parsons' views of the role of education in society.
Explore perspectives on education, including Functionalism and Marxism, and understand differential educational achievement and in-school processes for A Level Sociology.
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