SOC103H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Andrew Hacker, Grade Inflation, Railways Act 1921
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Credentialism - the rising need for more sophisticated educational qualifications. Increase people"s ability to understand current events and public debates, to form sound opinions. People who have more get more, better education starting points for their children. To break cycle, set meritocratic systems not necessarily working, depends on how good the tests are. Capable people may not do well on tests. Secondary level: give all students basic skills in literacy and numeracy and some students specific job skills. Post-secondary: occupational training valuble member of workforce liberal arts training informed citizens. Hidden curriculum, teaches students their proper place in society according to their gender and social class. Hold students responsible for success and failure - capitalist society. New social role of higher education institutions: knowledge production. The academic revolution (1968) - christopher jencks, david riesman. Universities increase research funding, decrease undergraduate teaching, raise international profile. Professor promoting meritocracy, favouring a national/international oriented admission - admission based on ability, not local residence.
