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Accountability and Control: A sociological account of secondary school assessment in Queensland.
- Source :
- British Journal of Sociology of Education; Jun90, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p171-188, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 1990
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Abstract
- This paper analyses sociologically the current form of school-based secondary assessment, in Queensland which is criterion-referenced to Year 10 and a hybrid criterion/norm referenced form at the end of Year 12. Habermas' arguments are used to suggest that this. assessment pattern will give the state potentially greater 'steering capacity' over education by 'rationalising' it-the 'scientisation of schooling'. This form of assessment fits within the accountability discourse of the economically parsimonious 1980 while meeting selection demands. However, the approach does meet some educational demands. The paper also reflects upon the role of the state and expert knowledge in policy formulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- EDUCATION
EVALUATION
EDUCATIONAL accountability
EDUCATION policy
SOCIOLOGY
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01425692
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Sociology of Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9603110029
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/0142569900110204