Study the word list: GCSE Sociology: Education 2

Key words for GCSE sociology.

Word list: GCSE Sociology: Education 2

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