Question 1

Between 1988-89 and 2010-11, by what percentage did tuition rates for Canadian postsecondary students rise?

Accepted Answer

According to the article, tuition rates for Canadian postsecondary students rose by 164 percent between 1988-89 and 2010-11.

Question 2

According to the textbook, which of the following is NOT a factor that contributed to the spread of mass schooling?

Accepted Answer

While communism did prioritize education and implemented mass schooling in countries where it was the dominant ideology, it is not considered a factor that contributed to the spread of mass schooling on a global scale. The other options, the Protestant Reformation, industrialism, and the development of the printing press, all had significant impacts on the spread of mass schooling.

Question 3

According to the textbook, from what does mass education arise?

Accepted Answer

Mass education arises from industrialization. With the rise of industrialization and the growth of factories, there was a need for a new workforce that had basic literacy and numeracy skills. This led to the establishment of mass education systems to provide the necessary education and training for the new workforce.

Question 4

Rosalind is the star pupil in her biology class and has learned the curriculum so well that she has received an honours designation for her work.Which of the following terms best reflects her mastery of the principles of biology?

Accepted Answer

Educational achievement refers to the successful accomplishment or performance in an educational setting, which aligns with Rosalind's success and recognition in her biology class.

Question 5

Freja is often in the school principal's office for dressing and acting inappropriately, missing school, and being rude to her teachers.What has she failed to embrace?

Accepted Answer

Freja has not embraced the hidden curriculum, which refers to the unwritten rules and values that are taught in schools and society, such as appropriate behavior and respect for authority figures. She is not following these expectations and is instead acting in an inappropriate and rude manner.

Question 6

Raudger is attending British Columbia Institute of Technology to receive accreditation in interior design.Which of the following functions of education is Raudger engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Raudger is engaging in a manifest function of education, which is to receive accreditation in interior design.

Question 7

Ray Rist's participant observation research in a kindergarten classroom demonstrated that the teacher grouped the children so that the "fast learners" sat at table one, the "average learners" sat at table two, and the "slow learners" sat at table three.The children at table one received more attention from the teacher and were treated better than the others, and they came to see themselves as superior to the other children.What does this situation illustrate?

Accepted Answer

This situation illustrates the self-fulfilling prophecy, where the teacher's expectations (based on the grouping) influenced their treatment of the students, which in turn led to the students fulfilling those expectations and seeing themselves as superior or inferior learners.

Question 8

According to the textbook, why are schools unsuccessful in overcoming social class differences?

Accepted Answer

The textbook states that schools are unsuccessful in overcoming social class differences because many non-middle-class students have difficulty incorporating and appreciating the standards of middle-class, mainstream culture. This leads to a mismatch between the cultural experiences of these students and the cultural values that are emphasized in schools. As a result, non-middle-class students often struggle to succeed in school and are more likely to drop out or perform poorly. While extracurricular educational opportunities that cost money and are available based on ability to pay contribute to social class differences, they are not the only reason why schools struggle to overcome these differences. Additionally, the textbook does not suggest that there are differences in intelligence and ability between classes, nor does it argue that people are more comfortable remaining with their own class. Therefore, options A and B are not correct.

Question 9

Teens who wear brand-name clothing, can speak knowledgeably about travel and music, and who are savvy with the latest technological gadgets can be said to have more of which of the following in comparison with teens without these resources?

Accepted Answer

Cultural capital refers to non-economic resources such as education, knowledge, and social skills that can be used to gain and maintain social status. The ability to speak knowledgeably about travel and music and to be familiar with the latest technological gadgets demonstrates a level of cultural knowledge and sophistication that can be considered a form of cultural capital. Wearing brand-name clothing may also signal a level of cultural awareness and taste. Social capital refers to the networks and relationships that individuals have, while economic capital and political capital refer to financial resources and power within a political system, respectively.

Question 10

In which nation did a publicly funded, tax-supported education system first arise in conjunction with democracy?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In which nation did a publicly funded,...

Question 11

How might Canada have overcome the problem of not having sufficient wealth to educate university professors in the early twentieth century?

Accepted Answer

Canada could have overcome the problem by hiring professors from abroad, as this would bring in already educated and experienced individuals to teach at Canadian universities, bypassing the need to educate them domestically.

Question 12

Bart is constantly told by one of his teachers that he is slow-witted and that he will never amount to anything.When he hears this, he does not feel like putting any effort into his schoolwork, feeling that the teacher will fail him anyway.Consequently, he begins to miss school and stops doing any schoolwork.What process is occurring in Bart?

Accepted Answer

Bart is experiencing a self-fulfilling prophecy, where the negative label given to him by his teacher has caused him to believe in it and behave accordingly. This has resulted in him fulfilling the prophecy and not performing well in school.

Question 13

Despite the fact that Jill is from a working-class background, she consistently achieves the highest grades in her classes.What does her success demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Jill's success demonstrates meritocracy, which refers to a system in which individuals are rewarded based on their talent, effort, and ability rather than their social status or background. Despite coming from a working-class background, Jill's consistent high grades indicate that she has succeeded based on her own merits rather than being hindered by her background.

Question 14

A core belief of early Protestantism was that Christians should experience the word of God directly.What did this belief lead to in the 1500s?

Accepted Answer

The belief that Christians should experience the word of God directly led to the promotion of individual Bible reading and interpretation, which in turn led to a rise in literacy skills as more people sought to read and understand the Bible for themselves.

Question 15

What was the purpose of the September 1969 demonstration in Montreal?

Accepted Answer

The September 1969 demonstration in Montreal was known as the "Marche des 100,000" and was organized to demand recognition of French as the only official language in Quebec, and to protest against the increasing use of the English language in business and government. Therefore, choice A is the best option. The other options (B, C, and D) are not related to the purpose of the demonstration.

Question 16

Just after she entered high school Heather began to develop a keen interest in environmental issues, so she spearheaded the school recycling program.She is often frustrated with many of her teachers because they do not seem to understand the importance of her program.What function of education is illustrated here?

Accepted Answer

Heather's involvement in the school recycling program and her frustration with teachers' lack of understanding highlight the development of youth culture, where young individuals form their own values and interests, sometimes in contrast with older generations or established norms.

Question 17

Given what is known about the effectiveness and desirability of virtual education, what is a likely outcome of the availability of online education?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Given what is known about the effectiveness...

Question 18

What do we call the process whereby education enforces common standards?

Accepted Answer

The process whereby education enforces common standards is called homogenizing. This means that education is working to make everyone the same or uniform.

Question 19

Leif and a group of other sociology students have started a campaign to have an open review of university administrators' salaries as they believe that there are massive gender inequities between people's pay on campus.Which of the following unintended functions of education are Leif and the others engaging in?

Accepted Answer

Leif and the other sociology students are engaging in creating political dissent by campaigning for an open review of university administrators' salaries to address gender inequities. They are using their education and knowledge to bring attention to a social issue and challenge the status quo.

Question 20

Rupert is from an upper-class family and, despite his many advantages such as private tutoring, he cannot manage to graduate high school.What does his lack of success at school demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

Rupert's inability to graduate high school despite his advantages illustrates a failure of meritocracy, which is the idea that success is based on ability and effort rather than on class privilege or wealth.

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