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Education (Grants and Awards) Act 1984
This Act (12 April 1984) introduced Education Support Grants. -
Raffe (1988: 100)
"Since the Mid - 1970's the level of youth unemployment has risen dramatically". -
Education Reform Act 1988
Sometimes called the 'Baker Act' after the Secretary of State at the time, Kenneth Baker. This Act concerned the National Curriculum, Grants and changes in further and higher education. -
White Paper - 'Excellence in Schools' 1997
Proposed a number of things:
1. Schools were set targets for raising standards.
2. More familiy learning schemes were introduced.
3. Demand for Equality of Oppurtunity. -
The Matrix
The American science fiction film links to Plato as it is based around the nature of reality and the real world. -
White Paper for Schools - 'Achieving Success',
Proposal of developing a more diverse choice of vocational and work-based courses for 14-19 year olds. -
BBC - 'UK School Leavers Lack Basic Skills'
Confederation of British Industry (CBI) note employers have to send workers to training schemes to teach them basic Maths and English. Many improvements are needed, those including; legible handwriting, correct grammar and spelling and communication skills. -
Lowe cited in McCullock (2005)
Educational institutions award higher status to certain kinds of knowledge which has resulted in a dysfunctional economic development. -
Yorke Et Al (2005)
Define employability as 'a set of achievements, skills, understanding and personal attributes that make graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen occupations which benefits themselves, the workforce, the community and the economy'. -
Kassem Et Al (2006)
New Labours manifesto aimed to create a ‘learning society’ which was designed to break down barriers and widen participation in education. -
ESCalate - (Anderson Et Al 2006: 5)
It is not only important to think about subject content being taught in further edcuation, however, it is equally important as the process of learning and how it can help create transferable skills and experience, also known as 'employement currency'. -
Leitch (2006)
Commissioned by the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Secretary of State for Education, the Leitch review set out to maximise and better skills and employment services. -
Sharp Et Al (2009)
Bates and Lewis:
The emergence of a 'knowledge economy' in recent years has generated competitiveness through creativity, innovation and expertise. The key to success is considered to be through the expansion of educational opportunity, promotion of life-long learning and the development of a highly skilled workforce. -
Plato - 432BC (Sharp Et Al 2009: 95)
Greek Philosopher - Argued of an existance of the 'absoloute truth' which he feared may not be believed or found out by other people. Education is a moral enterprise and educators should burden themselves to seek the truth and teach effectively. -
Times Educational Suppliment
Some employers have realised that Philosophy students are some of the best graduates as they can think analytically and not be fazed by arguments. This suggests that other courses are not providing students with the knowledge and ability to analyse and think. -
Changing Educational Paradigms
Ken Robinson (2010) - Children do no see a purpose in going to school as there is no guarantee of a job. -
Cooper Et Al (2002: 232)
Human Capital Theory - To produce economic value by rewarding those who seek to learn new skills and gain experience. -
Record Number of People not in Work or Education
Vasagar, J (2011) The record number of people not in education or employmenet have been too high for too long. The Department for Education is determined to reduce these figures. -
Stephen Twigg - Shadow Education Secretary
Criticised the scrapping of educational maintenance allowance and the increasing of university tuition fees which he said were ‘kicking away the ladders of opportunity’, -
Department for Education
"The number of young people not in education , employment or training has been too high for too long. We are determined to bring the numbers down"
