Schooling in a Democracy: Transformation or Reproduction?.

Wood, George H.

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Publication Date: 1984

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Schooling in a Democracy: Transformation or Reproduction?

Wood, George H.

Educational Theory, v34 n3 p219-39 Sum 1984

The social role of schooling is to equip students with the tools that will enable them to control their own destiny. How this role can be attained is explored through discussion of the current social role of schooling, our conception of democracy, and recent criticism of public schooling. (DF)

Descriptors: Democracy, Educational Change, Educational Responsibility, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, School Role, Social Development, Student Needs, Student School Relationship

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers

Language: English

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