SOCA02H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Education For All, Symbolic Interactionism, Meritocracy
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Soca02- scp; chapter 14 in late 19th and early 20th centuries, early advocates of public schooling undertook mission to convince public and members of influential groups of schooling. By mid 20th century, more and larger schools were required to accommodate growing educational demands. Credentials became more important and people were more likely to extend their schooling beyond high school. Elementary and secondary education is under jurisdiction of provinces. Developed countries can expect on average >12 yrs of formal schooling while developing countries are below high school completion. Education for all was adopted by 164 governments seeking to achieve targets by 2015: Free, compulsory, high quality primary education attainable by all children. Learning and life-skills programs for all young people. Adult literacy especially for women, and basic and continuing education for all adults. Gender equality in basic and continuing education. Ensuring that all people achieve established learning outcomes.
