Education Key words

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  • Created by: Rhyannan
  • Created on: 23-01-13 14:33
Values
they are widely accepted beliefs that something is worthwhile and desirable
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Norms
they are values put into practise, specific rules of behaviour that relate to specific social situations and govern all aspects of human behaviour
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Customs
they are traditional and regular norms of behaviour assosiated with specific social situations events and anniversaries which are often accompanied by rituals and ceremonies
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Statuses
All members of a society are given a social position or status by there culture
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Roles
Society expects those of a certain status to behave in a particular way, a set of norms is imposed on status
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Socialization
Education helps maintain society by socializing young people young cultural values, achievement, competition etc.
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Skills Provision
Education teaches the skills required by a modern industrial society These maybe skills that everybody needs e.g. literacy, numeracy as division of labour increases with complexity as roles become more specialized
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Role Allocation
Education allocates people to the most appropiate job for their talents using exams and qualifications, ensuring that the most talented get the occupations important for society
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they are values put into practise, specific rules of behaviour that relate to specific social situations and govern all aspects of human behaviour

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All members of a society are given a social position or status by there culture

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Society expects those of a certain status to behave in a particular way, a set of norms is imposed on status

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