HED4809
ASSIGNMENT 1
ANSWERS 2024
HED4809 ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS
2024
, ASSIGNMENT 01: SHORT ORIENTATION QUESTIONS (100 marks)
DUE DATE: To be communicated on myModules
UNIQUE NUMBER: To be communicated on myModules
CHAPTER 1
1.1 How does functionalism view schooling?
Functionalism views schooling as a way to socialize individuals and teach them the
necessary skills to succeed in society. It sees education as a way to promote social
order and stability.
1.2 How does conflict (Marxist) theory view schooling?
social mobility for those in lower social classes. This perspective also emphasizes
the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities within the education system,
with wealthier individuals and families having access to better education and
opportunities, while those from lower-income backgrounds are disadvantaged.
1.3 How does interpretivism (interpretivist approach) view the school?
Interpretivism (interpretivist approach) views the school as a place where individuals
actively construct their understanding of the world through social interactions and
interpretations. It focuses on the subjective experiences of students and aims to
understand the meaning and significance of education in their lives.
CHAPTER 2
2.1 Briefly explain the two primary requirements of social life.
The two primary requirements of social life are cooperation and communication.
Cooperating with others allows individuals to work together for common goals, while
ASSIGNMENT 1
ANSWERS 2024
HED4809 ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS
2024
, ASSIGNMENT 01: SHORT ORIENTATION QUESTIONS (100 marks)
DUE DATE: To be communicated on myModules
UNIQUE NUMBER: To be communicated on myModules
CHAPTER 1
1.1 How does functionalism view schooling?
Functionalism views schooling as a way to socialize individuals and teach them the
necessary skills to succeed in society. It sees education as a way to promote social
order and stability.
1.2 How does conflict (Marxist) theory view schooling?
social mobility for those in lower social classes. This perspective also emphasizes
the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities within the education system,
with wealthier individuals and families having access to better education and
opportunities, while those from lower-income backgrounds are disadvantaged.
1.3 How does interpretivism (interpretivist approach) view the school?
Interpretivism (interpretivist approach) views the school as a place where individuals
actively construct their understanding of the world through social interactions and
interpretations. It focuses on the subjective experiences of students and aims to
understand the meaning and significance of education in their lives.
CHAPTER 2
2.1 Briefly explain the two primary requirements of social life.
The two primary requirements of social life are cooperation and communication.
Cooperating with others allows individuals to work together for common goals, while
