New Right Theories of Education

These flashcards cover key concepts and theories related to the New Right's impact on education policies in the UK.

What was the influence of the New Right on education during the Conservative governments of Thatcher and Major?

They implemented policies such as Section 28, the Education Reform Act of 1988, and promoted traditional family structures.

What did Section 28 of the Education Act 1988 prohibit?

It prevented local governments from promoting homosexuality and prohibited teaching homosexuality as a family relationship.

What key initiatives were included in the Education Reform Act of 1988?

National Curriculum, SATs tests, GCSEs, League Tables, more parental choice, budgeting powers for head teachers, and formula funding.

How did the 1988 Education Act create a market mechanism in education?

It provided parents with information to make informed choices and funded schools based on their attractiveness to parents.

What is the concept of 'parentocracy'?

It refers to an educational system where parents have the freedom to choose schools for their children, thereby influencing school competition.

Who argued that state-run education is inefficient in providing skills and called for a market system?

Chubb and Moe.

What do New Right theorists believe about education and meritocracy according to Davis and Moore?

Education must be competitive and based on choice, focusing on winning and losing rather than collaboration.

What are some key concepts related to New Right education theories?

Parentocracy, marketisation of education, meritocracy, and competition.

What criticisms have been leveled against marketisation policies in education?

They have introduced selection policies that disadvantage certain social groups and favor middle-class families.

What is the role of league tables in the New Right education theory?

They provide a measure of school performance, influencing parental choice and creating competition among schools.