HED4806
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
1.1.1 Heterodoxy
Heterodoxy refers to a situation where multiple, often conflicting ideas exist together
instead of everyone agreeing on a single theory or way of thinking. In the context of
Comparative and International Education (CIE), heterodoxy became important during
the 1970s and 1980s when scholars started to question the earlier belief that education
automatically leads to progress and economic growth. Previously, most researchers
followed ideas from modernisation theory and structural-functionalism, which saw
education as a neutral force for good. However, after the economic crisis of the 1970s,
many began to argue that education could also reinforce inequality and serve the
interests of powerful groups.
New perspectives such as world-systems theory and reproduction theory challenged theof use
Terms
traditional views. These ―conflict paradigms‖ suggested By making use of this document you agree to:
that education helps the rich and
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 1 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: April 2025
QUESTION 1
1.1.
1.1.1 Heterodoxy
Heterodoxy refers to a situation where multiple, often conflicting ideas exist together
instead of everyone agreeing on a single theory or way of thinking. In the context of
Comparative and International Education (CIE), heterodoxy became important during
the 1970s and 1980s when scholars started to question the earlier belief that education
automatically leads to progress and economic growth. Previously, most researchers
followed ideas from modernisation theory and structural-functionalism, which saw
education as a neutral force for good. However, after the economic crisis of the 1970s,
many began to argue that education could also reinforce inequality and serve the
interests of powerful groups.
New perspectives such as world-systems theory and reproduction theory challenged theof use
Terms
traditional views. These ―conflict paradigms‖ suggested By making use of this document you agree to:
that education helps the rich and
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
