SOC224H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Knowledge Economy, List Of Universities In Canada, Numeracy
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Policy makers regard upper tier schooling not only suitable but necessary for larger and larger number of people. Knowledge economy requires skills that can only be acquired by post secondary education. In political terms more educators believe strongly in equal rights for all children regardless of sex, class, race or personal capacity. In social terms more youth see schooling is able to exert a strong impact on their eventual income, quality of job and like chances. These beliefs have triggered revolution of expectations for higher education. Selection process expanding their courses, programs and services. certain segments are more in demand. slowly moving upwards into higher education. School promoters were guided by common school ideal. Strived to make schools accessible for all children. Consumers of education students and families influenced the ed. system through seeking advantages over others or to preserve traditional social roles.
