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Role of Education

Authored by Shannon Luscombe

Social Studies

12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

According to Durkheim, what is the role of the education system?

Teach advanced technical skills

Socialise individuals and install societal values and norms

Encourage rebellion against societal norms
Promote individualism and independence

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

In what ways does the education system teach and transmit the norms and values of society?

(Pick three)

Pledging allegiance to the flag

History lessons that directly teach the past experiences and culture of a society

Through teaching us the importance of multiculturalism through having multi-faith rooms.

Introducing British Values

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the functionalist key term that refers to the idea that the harder you work the more you achieve?

equality
communism
meritocracy

social cohesion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the key functionalist thinker that says schools bridge the gap between ascribed status at home and achieved status in wider society where students learn the universalistic values?

Marx

Parsons

Davis

Durkheim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which functionalist thinkers argue that a key function of the education system is role allocation?

Durkheim & Parsons

Davis & Moore

Marx & Althusser

Bowles & Gintis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is meant by the term 'role allocation' regarding the education system?

Assigning specific responsibilities, tasks, or positions to individuals based on their abilities, qualifications, or needs.
Forcing individuals into roles they are not interested in
Allowing individuals to choose their own roles without guidance
Assigning random tasks to individuals without considering their abilities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

For functionalists, why is role allocation an important function of the education system?

Role allocation ensures equal opportunities for all students.
Role allocation limits social mobility within society.
Role allocation is irrelevant in the education system.

Role allocation ensures individuals are placed in positions that best suit their abilities and ensures we have all roles in society filled.

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