NEW RIGHT AND THIRD WAY THEORIES OF EDUCATION

NEW RIGHT AND THIRD WAY THEORIES OF EDUCATION 1. Tutorials 2. Summary of homework on Feminism 3. Presentation: Introduction to New Right 4. 5. 6. 7.

Theory Video on New Labour and Education Presentation: Introduction to Third Way Approach Summative Video on Sociological perspectives on Education Worksheet: Cut out and group descriptions, criticisms on to a poster

New Right Theory of Education

 Lots of similarities with Functionalist Perspective  Sociologists such as Peter Saunders promote competition between pupils and teachers, schools (league teables, sats tests, targets).  Argue it drives achievement and productivity in

society and economy.  Idea of ‘choice’ and ‘selection’ in Education*  Education is linked to the economy: In the 1980’s government attempted to link education to the economy with yts schemes, a national curriculum, and drive for vocational training (ie jobs in cookery, mechanics, hairdressing).  Attempt to make education like a business.

Activity!  On your worksheet, in pairs or groups identify

the descriptions for new right theory.  Cut them out, then on a poster , group and stick the correct descriptions , criticisms, differences and comparisons .  Make sure you allow room on this poster for the next theory (Third Way)

The Third Way (New Labour)  The Third Way  Outlined by Anthony Giddens .  After rejection of new right in 1997, New Labour     

elected. Tony Blair argued this approach was ‘the third way’ * A third way between New right and Socialism Mixture of social democratic ideals to fight inequality in education with principles of free market, choice, de regulation. New Right idea of selective schools continued, targets and league tables. Private Finance brought into education Sure Start Scheme (16hr free childcare for under 5’s), Education Action Zones ( deprived areas designated for extra help and money), EMA (allowances for poorer students).

Activity!  On your worksheet, in pairs or groups identify

the descriptions for the Third Way.  Cut them out, then on a poster , group and stick the correct descriptions , criticisms, differences and comparisons together.

Summary!  Return to your nearly completed poster!  List at least 2 examples from the mass media

(internet) or from your own knowledge that can be used to……  Refute and support New Right Theory  Refute or support Third Way Theory