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1 Starter Match the Functionalist theorist(s) to the concept: Davis and Moore Durkheim Parsons Particularistic to universalistic standards Microcosm of society Meritocracy Role allocation Social solidarity Value consensus Specialist division of labour

2 Marxism

3 Learning Objectives To explain the main features of the Marxist view on education To compare the main features of Functionalism and Marxism To compare Functionalist and Marxist views of the hidden curriculum

4 Graphic Organiser Produce a graphic organiser on A3 paper of Functionalism and Marxism FUNCTIONALISM: Durkheim: 1) social solidarity; 2) microcosm of society; 3) specialised division of labour. Parsons: 1) value consensus; 2) particularistic to universalistic standards; 3) preparation for future work roles. Davis and Moore: role allocation. MARXISM: Bowles and Gintis: 1) correspondence principle; 2) hidden curriculum (4 ways); 3) myth of meritocracy; 4) surplus of skilled labour Althusser: 1) ideological state apparatus; 2) reproduction of class inequality; 3) legitimation of class inequality

5 Functionalism and the Hidden Curriculum The Functionalists see the hidden curriculum as positive. Working with the people on your table complete the Functionalism column on your hidden curriculum table.

6 Bowles and Gintis 1)What is the correspondence principle? 2)How does the hidden curriculum produce an obedient and subservient workforce? (4) 3)How does the myth of meritocracy make inequality appear legitimate (fair and normal)? 4)Why does a surplus of skilled labour benefit capitalism? How does education contribute to this?

7 Althusser 1)How does education reproduce class inequality? 2)How does education legitimise class inequality?

8 Giroux How does Giroux differ from the views of Bowles and Gintis and Althusser?

9 Evaluation of Marxism In pairs note down potential criticisms of Marxism. Complete the activity on the Post Fordism and Postmodernism handout.

10 The Hidden Curriculum Complete the table comparing the different views of the Functionalists and Marxists on the hidden curriculum.

11 Homework Complete the table comparing Functionalism and Marxism with theorists and concepts.

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