NEW RIGHT AND THIRD WAY THEORIES OF EDUCATION1. Tutorials2. Summary of homework on Feminism3. Presentation: Introduction to New

Right Theory4. Video on New Labour and Education5. Presentation: Introduction to Third

Way Approach6. Summative Video on Sociological

perspectives on Education7. Worksheet: Cut out and group

descriptions, criticisms on to a poster

New Right Theory of Education Lots of similarities with Functionalist Perspective Sociologists such as Peter Saunders promote

competition between pupils and teachers, schools (league teables, sats tests, targets).

Argue it drives achievement and productivity in society and economy.

Idea of ‘choice’ and ‘selection’ in Education* Education is linked to the economy: In the

1980’s government attempted to link education to the economy with yts schemes, a national curriculum, and drive for vocational training (ie jobs in cookery, mechanics, hairdressing).

Attempt to make education like a business.

Activity! On your worksheet, in pairs or

groups identify the descriptions for new right theory.

Cut them out, then on a poster , group and stick the correct descriptions , criticisms, differences and comparisons .

Make sure you allow room on this poster for the next theory (Third Way)

The Third Way (New Labour) The Third Way Outlined by Anthony Giddens . After rejection of new right in 1997, New Labour

elected. Tony Blair argued this approach was ‘the third way’ * A third way between New right and Socialism Mixture of social democratic ideals to fight

inequality in education with principles of free market, choice, de regulation.

New Right idea of selective schools continued, targets and league tables. Private Finance brought into education

Sure Start Scheme (16hr free childcare for under 5’s), Education Action Zones ( deprived areas designated for extra help and money), EMA (allowances for poorer students).

Activity! On your worksheet, in pairs or

groups identify the descriptions for the Third Way.

Cut them out, then on a poster , group and stick the correct descriptions , criticisms, differences and comparisons together.

Summary! Return to your nearly completed

poster! List at least 2 examples from the

mass media (internet) or from your own knowledge that can be used to……

Refute and support New Right Theory

Refute or support Third Way Theory