EDUCATIONAL IDEOLOGIES OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

Social Democracy
Characterized by  an  egalitarian value- position and a focus  on the potential of education  as an  instrument of gradual  social change. That is ,   placing   the role of the school  as an  essential  agency in the creation of a fairer society- this was the prevalent  ideology of the post war years.
Liberal Romanticism:  A view  which values diversity and individual differences.
Characterized  by a individualistic  child centered view   of science   education focusing on the unique  development of each child – prevalent in the   later  sixties and early  seventies and underpinned the  free school movement in  the USA   (the  ideology arose out of   a radical disenchantment with American society, technocratic  values, oppressive economic institutions, and   major political parties dominated by the wealthy)
Traditional Conservatism  Of Science Education: A   perspective that emphasizes   the transmission of established social values, knowledge and culture through a subject –oriented approach with a particular emphasis on upholding ‘standards’  ultimately led   to the Education Reform Act (1988), the national curriculum and new forms of  assessment and testing.
Economic pragmaticism: An instrumental approach focusing  on  the individuals  acquisition of  useful  skills. The approach is  evident in  debates on vocational  education and the national  literacy and numeracy strategies   
Social Radicalism: An  approach which is based on a commitment to  developed   education as a means of combating  inequalities in society and promoting social justice. Proponents support   positive action  regarding such issues as  racism, sexism,  homophobia, disability and human rights.
Neo Liberal Conservatism of Science Education: A set of beliefs, going back to Adam Smith, about the efficiency of free market forces in allocating  resources   and raising standards in the provisions of goods and services.  The state takes a more  hands off approach especially when education’s  main goals is in  some  form of training rather than developing citizenship.
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