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sociology essay
- Purpose of education
- education has a
utilitarian and moral
function (King, www)
- role of education is to reduce
inequalities, promoting social mobility
and social justice (Smith, 2009)
- in 1934 the purpose of
education was to enable the
young to develop into
members of society that are
orderly. Dewey. ASCD pdf
- in 1948 - to encourage
critical and intensive
thinkers. Intelligence
plus character is the
true goal of education.
M.L.King Jr. ASCD pdf
- in 1957- for each learner to
develop morally, creatively
and productively in society,
ACSD. pdf
- in 1964- changed from
producing a literate
society to a learning
society - ACSD.pdf.
- in 1991 - to develop
intellect, to serve social
needs and contribute to
the economy, to create
an effective workforce,
prepare students for
jobs,
- or career, to promote a
particular social or
political system.
Although it should go
beyond all of these.
Foshay. ACSD.pdf
- Parsons, 1965 (
Arthur &
Peterson-2012)
proposed that the
classroom is where
young people are
prepared for their
adult roles
- that they are introduced
to the socual norms
which are internalised so
that social equilibrium is
maintained.
- That access to
education is
differentiated by
ethnicity (Gillborn,
1990), gender
(Spender & Adler,
1989) and social class
(Ball, 2006)
- social justice
- social justice
programes in education
were developed in the
980's
- According to Askew and Carnell,
1998..
- social justice is to encourage
responsibility for changing society,
teaching based on radical analysis
of social injustice in society
- curriculum based on
developing skills of critical
analysis and social
awareness.
- is extrinsic
knowledge
- implies fairness and mutual
obligation to society and to
ensure that all are treated
equally and have equal rights.
RSA Website
- Could link with social identity Theory
(Tajfel and Turner, 1970),
- psychological theory that sets out
to explain group processes and
intergroup relatiohships which can
help with multiculturalism in
society
- Global citizenship
- citizenship can be traced back to
the 19th century, where it had
clear social and moral purposes
(Batho, 1990; Lawton, 2000 - Dina
Kiwan p328)
- In 2002 citizenship
became a statutory
requirement in
education ( Dina Kiwan,
p328)
- ways in which it can be
promoted in education varies
through the key stages
- Connecting
life
experiences
with global
issues
- global citizenship has become a
shared goal of educators and
educational institutions. Shultz
(website)
- people see global citizenship
as different meanings
- Oxfam- say it is about
understanding the need to
tackle injustiice, inequality
and about having the drive
and desire to do so.
- you identify with being part
of an emerging world
community and your actions
contribute to the values and
practices of the community.
(Isreal, 2013)
- As an ethical practice-
aims to expand inclusion
and power. Shultz
(website)
- Lyn Davies suggests
that it comes from the
practice of global
education (2006) Shultz
website.
- Key elements of global
citizenship is knowledge and
understanding. Ward, 2007.
- Social justice and
equity.
- Understanding of inequality
and injustice within and
between societies.
- Knowledge of basic
human needs and rights
an our responsibilites as
global citizens.
- Globalisation
and
interdependence
- Knowledge about the world and
its affairs: links between
countries, power relationships
and different political systems.
- An understanding of
the complexities of
global issues
- Peace and conflict
- understanding of historical and
present day conflicts and
conflict mediation and
prevention
- Sustainable
development
- Knowledge of how to take
care of things. A
recognition that the earths
resources are finite,
precious and unequally
used.
- An understanding
of the global
imperative of
sustainable
development
- Diversity
- Understanding of cultural and other
diversity within societies and how
the lives of others can enrich our
own.
- Knowledge of the
nature of prejudice
towards diversity and
how it can be combated.