Miriam
Dahyon
Georgia
Lazaro
Gianluca
David
Jaganiya
Hanad
Sandy
Abdirahma
n
Usaama
Chanelle
Kavish
Michael
Adarsh
Solomon
Teacher’s Desk
Jinesh
Abdillahi
Brandon
Ghilman
Jihan
Cameron
Kelvin
Bernard
Kyle
Dillan
Abdi.B
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
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
The ruling class
The working class
I am society… argggh!
Family
Education
The Law
The People
Media
Work
Functionalist
• 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.
Marxist
• Elitism – top percent of society
operating and oppressing the
masses
• Deliberately ensuring that state
sector remains uneducated
First Task!
This weeks’ key terms:
Formal curriculum
Hidden Curriculum
Informal education learning
Segregation
Watch Dr Ken Robinson’s 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?
Lesson
B673: 4:
Sociology
History of
of Education
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?
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.
What are comprehensive schools?
Why do
think schools
were created
What
areyou
grammar
schools?
in such divisive categories? Link it to a
theory.
What are technical schools?
What are secondary modern schools?
Key Concepts
Hidden Curriculum
What schools teach students through day to
day school life. This will reflect society’s
attitudes and values and prepares students
for their future role and place in society
Formal Curriculum
Subjects that are studied and
examined in schools
Informal Education
Learning
Non directed learning that occurs
outside of the classroom and does
not have a curriculum to follow
Segregation
Separating students , often males and
females and so giving them different
experiences and opportunities in school
Streaming
Separating students according to ability from
an early age and making it difficult to move
‘stream’
The History of the UK Education system
So what have we
learnt so far?
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
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
Grammar
Technical schools
Secondary modern
Problems of the Tripartite system
Unfairness
of the
system discuss
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
GCE’s began to replace ‘O-Levels’
Problems with the comprehensive system:
1979-1997 (Conservative Power)
1988 Education Reform Act
All students to study the National curriculum and take GCSE’s
•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
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?
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?
Exam style question:
How have changes to the UK education system
been influenced by societies needs and by political
actions?
(12 marks)
Literacy Focus: Make sure to use the correct version
in words using the EI or IE combination…
B Grade:
C Grade:
Outline the key
changes
Establish a reason why
changes occurred
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.
What would we need to include to
be successful?
Success Criteria?
Lesson
B673: 4:
Sociology
History of
of Education
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?
Recap!