Michael

Teacher’s Desk

Abdillahi

Jihan

Abdi.B

Lesley

Dillan

Ashlee Bernard Kyle

Jinesh

ChanelleAbdirahma

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Brandon

HanadDahyon Gianluca

UsaamaLazaroSandy

David

Kavish

Adarsh

Jaganiya

Ghilman

Adam

Miriam

Georgia

Abi Solomon

Cameron Kelvin

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 curriculumHidden CurriculumInformal Education LearningSegregation

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 Media Work

The People

FunctionalistMarxist

• 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

First Task!

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?

This weeks’ key terms:Formal curriculumHidden CurriculumInformal education learningSegregation

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?

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?

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.

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 society’s 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 followSeparating 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’

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 11Secondary 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 16More mixed-ability teaching was introducedAn emphasis on the ‘3 Rs’ – Reading, wRiting, aRithmeticGCE’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 A2sMore 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?

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.

What would we need to include to be successful?

Success Criteria?

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?

Two things I have learnt in today’s lesson…

Recap!