Sociol of education test 2

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What are the advantages of school choice?

Tailored education, increased competition, equality and access, parental empowerment (correct)

Uniform curriculum across all schools, increased competition, parental empowerment

Decreased funding for alternative schools, increased competition, tailored education

None of the above

Alternative schools, separate school boards and French immersion are all public school choices.

True

Charter Schools are a part of the choice of public schools.

False

is one of the largest school boards in Canada .

Toronto District School board Signup and view all the answers

Match the key characteristics of Alternative Schools to their examples

Non-traditional learning models = Self directed learning Smaller class sizes = Close relationships between teacher and student Flexible curriculum = Non standard subjects Community involvement = Parental and student participation in decision making Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Africentric Alternative School created? Give 4 reasons why

Higher rates of suspensions and dropouts. Often felt disconnected from the curriculum and no role models. Signup and view all the answers

What are 4 criticisms of alternative schools, and explain why

• Can create a two-tiered system, ○ where resources and opportunities are unevenly distributed. • are not available in all neighborhoods ○ which can limit accessibility for some students. • Admission is often competitive ○ and schools may not have space for all interested students. • Many alternative schools require significant parental involvement ○ which can exclude families with fewer resources or time. Signup and view all the answers

What are the four types of publically funded schools

English public French public English Catholic French Catholic Signup and view all the answers

Match the school boards to the different types

English Catholic = Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB)) French Catholic = Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir match = match match 2 = match 2 Signup and view all the answers