Question 1

Shareen took a job teaching Grade 3.She works with other female teachers and one male who is the principal.According to the text,what is this imbalance an example of?

Accepted Answer

The term "academic harem" refers to a situation where women dominate certain fields or positions, while men hold positions of power within those fields. In this case, Shareen is working with mainly female teachers, but the principal is male. This is an example of an "academic harem." Affirmative action refers to policies aimed at reducing discrimination and increasing diversity, and there is no indication that this staffing arrangement is a result of affirmative action. There is also no evidence to suggest that this is an example of a "gendered professional skill set," as it is not clear what skills are required for this particular teaching position.

Question 2

According to the text,what can we conclude about school choice in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The text states that "school choice is growing in Canada, in a few different ways." Therefore, we can conclude that school choice is expanding in Canada.

Question 3

Nicole's parents enrolled her in a French immersion school in Ontario,knowing that the program would help her become bilingual.As an adult,Nicole was hired by the federal government because she spoke both French and English.In this example,which of the following can French be seen as?

Accepted Answer

French in this example can be seen as human capital, which refers to an individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities that can be used in the workforce to enhance productivity and economic value. Nicole's bilingualism allowed her to qualify for a job that required French language skills. While language learning and progressive learning may have played a role in her development of language skills, the primary benefit in this example was the economic value her bilingualism brought to her potential employers. D may also be a correct answer as French language skills were a job requirement for the federal government job she was hired for.

Question 4

No one in the Smith family has ever gone to university.Each child is taught the family trade as he or she comes of age.By comparison,the Jones family has three generations of lawyers,all educated at the top university in Canada.This is an example of which neo-Marxist theory?

Accepted Answer

This scenario reflects the neo-Marxist theory of reproduction of social inequality, which suggests that the education system perpetuates social disadvantages by passing them from one generation to the next. In this case, the lack of university education in the Smith family has prevented them from accessing better opportunities and maintaining their socio-economic status, while the Jones family has had the advantage of education to maintain their profession and socio-economic status.

Question 5

A Canadian high school student's family moves to a foreign country for a couple of years.The student notices that the system has more specialized schools,which students enter earlier: some for specific vocations,others for academics.What term best defines this country's school structure?

Accepted Answer

Sponsored mobility refers to an educational system where students are selected early and placed into specialized schools or tracks based on their abilities or interests, often leading to specific career paths.

Question 6

A secondary school district redrafts its curriculum offerings into the following categories leading to graduation: early matriculation for 16-year-olds and late matriculation for trades,technology,and college/university preparation.What term best identifies this school's structuring?

Accepted Answer

The description given in the question is best aligned with the practice of streaming, which involves separating students into different tracks according to their abilities or expected future paths. The specific categories described - early matriculation, trades/technology, and college/university preparation - suggest that students are being streamed based on their intended post-secondary destinations. Self-selection, aptitude selection, and majoring would not accurately describe this particular structuring.

Question 7

Anton has adopted a Marxist perspective of the education system.Which of the following would he argue is an example of the hidden curriculum in school?

Accepted Answer

Lining up to go out for recess is an example of the hidden curriculum because it teaches students about obedience and conformity to authority, which aligns with a Marxist perspective that views education as a means to maintain and reproduce societal norms and power structures.

Question 8

Students had to give presentations on what made their ethnic background special so other students would learn to appreciate the differences between them.What does this functionalist lesson plan encourage?

Accepted Answer

This functionalist lesson plan encourages progressive learning by promoting the understanding and appreciation of cultural differences among students.

Question 9

Which statement illustrates a trend evidenced in the Canadian education system?

Accepted Answer

Recent studies have suggested that there is a growing gap between the academic performance and opportunities of privileged and underprivileged students in Canada. This indicates a potential trend towards a more pronounced hierarchy in the education system.

Question 10

Which statement best describes what sociologists call the hidden curriculum?

Accepted Answer

The hidden curriculum refers to the implicit, unintentional lessons that students learn from the school's culture, norms, and values, which shape their behavior and attitudes outside of the formal curriculum. These lessons are not part of any explicit lessons, but they are embedded in the school structure, such as the rules, routines, and interactions between students and teachers. Therefore, option B is the best choice because it accurately describes what the hidden curriculum is. A, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of the hidden curriculum.

Question 11

Tammy was discussing the hidden curriculum in schools with Rachel,when Rachel retorted,"You sound like a Marxist sociologist." What did Tammy say that would garner that response?

Accepted Answer

Tammy's comment suggests that the hidden curriculum in schools reflects the values and principles of capitalism, particularly the promotion of competitiveness and individualism. This statement aligns with the Marxist perspective, which critiques the way capitalist societies prioritize profit over people and how education perpetuates these values.

Question 12

In which field of study do men predominate as undergraduates?

Accepted Answer

According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, men predominate as undergraduates in the fields of mathematics and computer sciences.

Question 13

When Abdul wants to ask a question in class,he raises his hand.He learned this social practice in kindergarten,but it still holds true in university.What aspect of education is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

This is an example of how education teaches compliance, as raising a hand to ask a question is a learned behavior that follows social norms and rules.

Question 14

In a class debate,Bob is required to defend the Marxist position that school is primarily a system designed to reinforce capitalism.Which of the following examples would he give to support his argument?

Accepted Answer

According to Marxists, schools are designed to reinforce the values and norms of the ruling class, which in a capitalist society, is the bourgeoisie. Thus, Bob would choose option C as it suggests that more time is spent on responsibility and order rather than education, which promotes the idea that schools are designed to prepare students to be obedient and disciplined workers rather than critical thinkers who challenge the status quo.

Question 15

What was the main moral shift in education after the late 1960s?

Accepted Answer

The main moral shift in education after the late 1960s was towards critical thinking and informed choices. This was a departure from earlier educational approaches that emphasized strict adherence to Christian edicts and obedience, and instead placed a greater emphasis on inquiry, exploration, and individualism. This approach aimed to empower students to question authority and make informed decisions, rather than simply accepting established beliefs and norms.

Question 16

According to the text,which term best describes the traditional form of education in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The text states that the traditional form of education in Canada follows a system of streaming, or separating students into different tracks based on academic ability.

Question 17

The teacher gives her Grade 3 students a star every time they get a perfect score on the weekly spelling test.At the end of the year,the student with the most stars gets a prize.What does this contest teach students the benefits of?

Accepted Answer

This contest teaches students the benefits of meritocracy, which is the idea that rewards should be earned based on merit (in this case, obtaining a perfect score on the test). It promotes a culture of hard work and achievement, where students learn that success is earned through effort and dedication.

Question 18

John's counsellor at high school recommended that he take the lower-level math courses,reducing John's confidence in his mathematical abilities.John wanted to be an astronomer,but now feels he needs to find a new career because astronomers need strong math skills.Which educational practice does this example illustrate a drawback of?

Accepted Answer

This example illustrates a drawback of streaming, which is a practice of separating students into different groups or classes based on their perceived academic abilities. In John's case, he was recommended to take lower-level math courses, which may have limited his opportunities to develop his mathematical skills and pursue his dream career in astronomy. Streaming can reinforce and perpetuate inequalities, limit students' potential, and undermine their confidence and motivation.

Question 19

Which of the following was first involved in the organization of schools in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Churches were the first to establish schools in Canada, with the Catholic Church being the first to do so in the 17th century, and the Anglican Church following shortly after. The government became involved in the organization of schools later on in the 19th century.

Question 20

The thesis for Vanessa's term paper is that schools are stratified in ways that reflect the hierarchies of the workplace inasmuch as they teach youth punctuality,compliance,and how to internalize the orders and expectations of authority figures.Which theoretical perspective is Vanessa using?

Accepted Answer

Vanessa is using the conflict perspective, which focuses on inequality and power struggles among different groups in society. By arguing that schools perpetuate hierarchies similar to those found in the workplace, she is highlighting the ways in which power and control are maintained and reinforced through education. This perspective sees society as being made up of competing interests, and views social institutions as tools for maintaining the dominance of certain groups over others.

Quiz 13: Education