Understanding Institutions - Education

A compilation of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture notes on education and institutions.

Education

Transmits culture and history, and teaches skills necessary for productive workers.

Compulsory Education

Mandated public education introduced to meet the needs of the industrial era.

Human Capital

Knowledge, skills, habits, and attributes necessary for success in work and life.

Functionalism

A sociological perspective viewing education as essential for socialization and economic development.

Conflict Theory

A perspective emphasizing how power dynamics shape education and create inequality.

Social Stratification

The hierarchical organization of individuals in society based on various factors, including education.

Hidden Curriculum

The implicit lessons taught in schools that shape student experiences and social outcomes.

Tracking

The practice of grouping students based on academic ability, influencing their educational experience.

Educational Inequality

The unequal distribution of academic resources and opportunities among different social classes.

Socioeconomic Status (SES)

An individual's or family's economic and social position in relation to others.

Racial Segregation in Schools

The separation of students based on race, leading to unequal educational quality.

Learning Economy

An economy that prioritizes knowledge and skill-based jobs requiring advanced education.

Service Economy

An economic system focused on services rather than goods production, increasing the need for education.

Apprenticeship

A system where individuals gain practical skills and experience while working in a trade or profession.

Cohesion and Control

The role of education in promoting societal norms and encouraging conformity among students.

Parental Engagement

The involvement of parents in their child's education, influencing academic success.

Early Education

Education provided before age 5, crucial for child development and reducing poverty.

Affirmative Action

Policies designed to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in education.

College Admission Policies

Guidelines governing the selection of students for admission to postsecondary institutions.

Educational Attainment

The highest level of education an individual has completed.

Bachelors Degree

An undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course of study that typically lasts four years.

Graduate Degree

An advanced academic degree obtained after completing a bachelor's degree.

Child Poverty Rate

The percentage of children living in families with income below the poverty threshold.

Economic Development

The process of improving economic well-being and quality of life in a community.

Public Education System

A government-funded school system providing free education to children.

Democratizing Education

Making education accessible to all social classes to promote equality.

Postindustrial Society

A societal stage characterized by an economy based on services and information rather than manufacturing.

Socialization

The process of learning and internalizing the values, beliefs, and norms of a society.

Cultural Production

The ways in which culture is created and disseminated through institutions such as education.

International Experience

Exposure to other cultures and systems, often gained through study-abroad programs.

Quality of Life

The standard of health, comfort, and happiness experienced by an individual or group.

Educational Policies

Guidelines and rules that govern the operation and funding of education systems.