
Theories on education

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Wayne O'Brien
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the Functionalist Perspective on Education, which of the following is NOT one of the positive functions performed by the education system?
Creating social solidarity
Teaching skills necessary for work
Teaching us core values
Promoting individual competition
Answer explanation
The correct choice is 'Promoting individual competition' because the Functionalist Perspective on Education focuses on social cohesion and cooperation rather than individual competition.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Durkheim argue about the role of school in society?
School is a place for individual achievement.
School is a society in miniature, preparing us for life in wider society.
School is only necessary for learning academic subjects.
School is less important than family in socializing children.
Answer explanation
Durkheim argues that school is a society in miniature, preparing individuals for life in wider society, emphasizing its role in socialization.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of education in the process of secondary socialisation, according to Talcott Parsons?
It replaces the family as the focal socializing agency.
It has no significant role in secondary socialisation.
It only reinforces what is learned in primary socialisation.
It provides particularistic standards like the family does.
Answer explanation
Education replaces the family as the focal socializing agency in the process of secondary socialisation, according to Talcott Parsons.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are children and adults judged in school and wider society, as opposed to within the family?
By their individual abilities and unique characteristics.
By particularistic standards set by their parents.
By universalistic standards such as the same exams and laws.
By their ability to compete with each other.
Answer explanation
Children and adults are judged in school and wider society by universalistic standards such as the same exams and laws, unlike within the family where judgments may be based on particularistic standards set by parents.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used to describe the process by which education allocates people to the most appropriate job for their talents?
Social placement
Role allocation
Meritocracy
Educational stratification
Answer explanation
Meritocracy is the term used to describe the process by which education allocates people to the most appropriate job for their talents.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is seen to be fair in the context of education's role in society because there is equality of opportunity?
The most talented being allocated to the best occupations
Everyone having a chance of success
The most able succeeding through their own efforts
The use of examinations and qualifications
Answer explanation
The correct choice emphasizes that fairness in education means everyone has an equal chance of success, regardless of their background or circumstances.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which concept identifies education as an integral part of the social structure recognized by all governments since World War II?
Functionalism
Social solidarity
Core values
Meritocracy
Answer explanation
Functionalism identifies education as an integral part of the social structure recognized by all governments since World War II.
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