Sociology of Education

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Exploring the Sociology of Education Quiz

Test your knowledge on the fundamental concepts and theories in the sociology of education with our engaging quiz. This quiz covers various aspects, from the functions of education to the critical theories surrounding it, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject.

Key features of the quiz include:

  • 12 thought-provoking questions
  • Multiple choice format for easy answering
  • Insights into social functions and educational theories
12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ConnectingMind42
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Which of the following is not a manifest function of education?
Cultural innovation
Courtship
Social placement
Socialization
Because she plans on achieving success in marketing, Tammie is taking courses on managing social media. This is an example of ________.
Cultural innovation
Social control
Social placement
Socialization
Which theory of education focuses on the ways in which education maintains the status quo?
Critical theory
Piaget's theory
Functionalist theory
Symbolic interactionism
Which theory of education focuses on the labels acquired through the educational process?
Critical sociology
Feminist theory
Functionalist theory
Symbolic interactionism
Functionalist theory sees education as serving the needs of _________.
Families
Society
The individual
All of the above
What term describes the assignment of students to specific education programs and classes on the basis of test scores, previous grades, or perceived ability?
Hidden curriculum
Labelling
Self-fulfilling prophecy
Tracking
Rewarding students for meeting deadlines and respecting authority figures is an example of ________.
A latent function
A manifest function
Informal education
Transmission of moral education
What term describes the separation of students based on merit?
Cultural transmission
Social control
Sorting
Hidden curriculum
Critical sociologists see sorting as a way to ________.
Challenge gifted students
Perpetuate divisions of socioeconomic status
Help students who need additional support
Teach respect for authority
Critical sociologists see IQ tests as being biased. Why?
They are scored in a way that is subject to human error.
They do not give children with learning disabilities a fair chance to demonstrate their true intelligence.
They don’t involve enough test items to cover multiple intelligences.
They reward affluent students with questions that assume knowledge associated with upper-class culture.
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