A brief video I put together to help revise the Functionalist, Marxist and New Right Perspectives on Education – basically just some key points and evaluations for each of these sociological theories.
Functionalism – Social solidarity, skills for work, bridge between home and society, role allocation and meritocracy
Marxism – The reproduction and legitimation of class inequality and the correspondence principle
The New Right – Marketisation, league tables, the National Curriculum and New Vocationalism
The slide show goes through each perspective three times – each repeat has less information. The idea is that you can test yourself as you go….. It’s deliberately designed to be ‘no frills’ btw!
You could always use the ‘pause’ button. Press the symbol which looks like speech marks (“) while the video is playing, it will stop (‘pause’) until you click the play button again.
Word of warning though, you might find the instructions in the A level sociology exams somewhat more difficult to follow.
The worse video ive ever watched. Does not give time to read whats on the screen before skipping onto next subject…