Interactionist perspective on stratification in school

Click here to access information on Becker, Keddie and Hargreaves.

Click here to read about the effects of streaming

Read the second article and write five dot point on the effects of streaming.

Public v. Private School

Before accessing the ABC link:

1. What do you think are some of the main differences between public and private schooling?
2. How might going to a public/private school affect where an individual sits on the social hierarchy?

Go to this link and imagine you are a parent, follow the steps.

After accessing the ABC link:

1. According to this information, what are some of the main differences between public and private schooling?
2. Which type of school will you send your child to? **IF you think you might have one! Did this information affect your decision? How so?

Go to two private school websites and make a list of the types of facilities, opportunities, and ways of attaining social capital they offer.

The Friends School

Hutchins

Geelong Grammar

Melbourne Grammar

 

Bernstein (1971) – Language codes – Conflict perspective

Click here to get the basics on Bernstein’s theory regarding language codes.

Click here to watch a video which includes a summary of Bernstein’s theory.

Stratification: Lareau on parenting styles (Conflict perspective)

Click here to read a short article on Lareau’s theory.

Click here to watch a short video on Lareau’s theory.