Education in AQA A Level Sociology

Flashcards based on key concepts and ideas from the AQA A Level Sociology education module.

What are the three aims of education policy in the UK?

Economic Efficiency, Raising educational standards, Creating equality of educational opportunity.

What does the term 'Cultural Deprivation' refer to?

Having inferior norms and values, skills, and knowledge that make it difficult to access education.

What is the 'Hidden Curriculum'?

The informal learning processes that happen in school, teaching students the norms and values of society.

What does 'Labelling' mean in the context of education?

Teachers often attach a label to a pupil that has little to do with their actual ability or aptitude, influencing their future performance.

What is 'Meritocracy' in the educational context?

A system where access to jobs and power is directly linked to educational achievement.

What is 'Differential Educational Achievement'?

The differing levels of educational success individuals might achieve within the education system across different social groupings.

How does 'Streaming' affect students in schools?

Streaming places students in groups according to ability across all subjects, impacting their educational opportunities and self-esteem.

What is meant by 'Marketisation' in education?

The process whereby services like education are pushed towards operating like a business based on supply and demand.

What does 'Gender Role Socialization' refer to?

The different ways boys and girls are raised, which channels them into different subjects at school.

What is the 'Crisis of Masculinity'?

A phenomenon where the decline in male employment opportunities leads to identity crises and lower self-esteem among boys.

What are the 'four functions of education' according to Functionalism?

Socialization, Bridge between family and society, Developing Human Capital, and Role Allocation.

What does 'Ethnocentric Curriculum' mean?

A curriculum that reflects the culture of one ethnic group, usually the dominant culture, often marginalizing others.