SOCIOL 1A06 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Credentialism And Educational Inflation, Theory Of Multiple Intelligences, Hidden Curriculum
3 Dec 2012
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Examines functions of educational institutions (i. e. selection, socialization) People think that schools should teach more moral values such as equality, meritocracy, etc. As levels of education increases, people are more likely to value and embrace: social justice, these are not taught overtly, but rather in the hidden curriculum social liberty, and tolerance for diversity. Believe that schools teach students their place in the social hierarchy, to obey authority, be cooperative. 70"s 5% of adults had a uni degree. Canada is a world leader in uni graduates. Us: 25% ppl have a uni degree. Generally teachers evaluated that male students are less well behaved, but smarter. Schools are less influential as socializing agents. Progressive pedagogy: schools are like malls, multiple intelligences. Status: how you dress, how you look, etc. Decline over time in hours spent studying. National survey of student engagement (us and canada) 10% of engaged (do full amount of work assigned by profs)
