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Key words for GCSE sociology.
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anti-school |
Anti-school subculture includes students who fight against the school's values.
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subculture |
Anti-school subculture includes students who fight against the school's values.
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homeschooling |
Homeschooling is when students are taught at home by parents or private tutors.
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de-schooling |
De-schooling is the idea that children should be able to direct their own learning.
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correspondence |
The correspondence principle is the idea that school should mirror the workplace.
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principle |
The correspondence principle is the idea that school should mirror the workplace.
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league |
League tables rank schools based on performance.
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tables |
League tables rank schools based on performance.
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mixed |
Mixed ability groups include students of all abilities.
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ability |
Mixed ability groups include students of all abilities.
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public |
Public examinations are marked by external examiners rather than by teachers.
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examinations |
Public examinations are marked by external examiners rather than by teachers.
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meritocratic |
In societies based on meritocratic principles, achievements are believed to be due to a person's effort and talents.
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principles |
In societies based on meritocratic principles, achievements are believed to be due to a person's effort and talents.
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cultural |
Cultural capital describes the attitude and knowledge that middle class children have which allow them to succeed at school.
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capital |
Cultural capital describes the attitude and knowledge that middle class children have which allow them to succeed at school.
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deprivation |
Cultural deprivation is the idea that some students will not do well at school due to not being socialised with the 'correct' values.
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capitalism |
Capitalism is an economic system which encourages the making and spending of money.
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