Selection and Marketisation in Education (OCR A-Level Sociology): Flashcards

Sorting students into schools by ability, status, or other factors

Market principles applied: competition, choice, privatisation

Academic performance, entrance exams, test scores

Socioeconomic status, cultural capital, parental involvement

Schools compete for students, funding, and resources

Increased competition among schools to attract students

Increases social inequalities in education

Cultural & social capital for informed school choices

Schools prioritize likely successful students, neglect others

Restricted and elaborated codes

Increased segregation by social class and ethnicity

Exacerbate educational inequalities

Focus on performance metrics over broader educational goals