SOCI 1F90 Lecture : Education SOCI1F90.docx
18 Apr 2012
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A constellation of norms, vales and practices. A team of specialists both inside and outside the classroom. A specific location for systematic understanding or knowledge production. Citizenship (what it means to be a citizen in the world, responsibilities, rights) Skill (give you a specific skill set) Of canadians age 25-64 have some form of post secondary. Schools are often blamed for society"s ills. Up to 40% of canadians lack basic or functional literary skills. Theoretical perspective: functionalism: the liberal theory of education (family the most, Education 2nd most) because we all have education, we all have a chance to do well in our lives: the ideal of liberalism education, john dewey- education as an important tool for elimination extremes in wealth. But it was the most efficient way to train a workforce: meritocracy (equality of opportunity) when society or resources are distributed fairly based (you work hard, you"ll do well, the functions of schools, parsons.
