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Q: According to Hill and Johnston, using more technology would likely: a. Offer students more individualization in curriculum b. Give faster feedback on assignments c. Let fewer teachers supervise more students d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: For full exploitation of technology to happen for hybrid and broker schools, schools will have to be built around: a. A steady, daily school schedule b. Highly technical staffs c. New integrated instructional systems d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Which is NOT a current strain against new school styles that was described by Hill and Johnston. a. Funding Issues b. Government regulations c. Labor contracts d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Schools that use contractors or pay per course instruction are known as: a. Broker Schools b. Contract Schools c. Hybrid schools d. None of the above e. All of the above

Q: According to Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran, most successful countries focus on developing talented people as educators by: a. Using special schools that only train teachers b. Being highly selective in accepting students into teacher training programs c. Using many professional development workshops d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Which was NOT a country that Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran claimed had a superior education program: a. Finland b. Korea c. Australia d. England e. None of the above

Q: According to Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran, successful foreign education systems do NOT have: a. Ties to capitalist economies b. Charter schools c. Complicated teacher certification programs d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Current educational reforms in the U.S. are focused on: a. Language skills b. Mathematics and science skills c. Standards and testing d. Teacher skills e. All of the above

Q: The first broad educational reform in the U.S., as described in the Introduction to Chapter 11, was associated with: a. Goals 2000 b. Race to the Top c. No Child Left Behind d. A Nation at Risk

Q: Why do Hill and Johnston think the current way of educating in our country will change? Discuss four factors that are causing or enabling a change in education format.

Q: What does Illich mean by "deschooling society"? List one possible benefit from deschooling society and one problem that will occur - try to reference a concept or article for each.

Q: Given all that you have learned about education from this text, do Illich's assertions about schooling hold any merit? What alternatives to deschooling would you propose?

Q: Compare educational form coming from social movements vs. administrative policy changes. List advantages and disadvantages for both

Q: Define a social movement giving three examples from different historical eras (including one current movement), describing their constituencies and purposes.

Q: Describe two differences between the American system of education and the schools described in Levin, Schwartz, and Gamoran's article. For each difference, indicate which parts or practices in the organization of schooling contribute to these differences OR which outcomes come from these different patterns.

Q: Using two articles in Chapter 11, describe two social groups that are likely to fight school reform and describe the reasons why they would do so.

Q: Education is a basic human right. a. True b. False

Q: According to Cohen, Bloom, Malin and Curry, corruption is an obstacle to universal primary and secondary education. a. True b. False

Q: Lewis and Lockheed call for expanding options for schooling to educate more girls, such as distance learning and non-formal schools. a. True b. False

Q: Lewis and Lockheed find that feeding children provides incentives for households to send girls to school. a. True b. False

Q: According to Brooks, those that stay the longest in the education system are usually the most adversely affected by changes in the labor market. a. True b. False

Q: Gender continues to play a central role in shaping the pathways taken by young people, with more young men than young women outside the labor force. a. True b. False

Q: Baker and LeTendre's discussion of national school systems argues that such systems are uniquely different and affected by global forces only slightly. a. True b. False

Q: Globalization and "comparative education" are the same concepts. a. True b. False

Q: Exams such as IEA compare children around the world on literacy, mathematics, science and other subjects. a. True b. False

Q: Comparisons of educational systems globally typically focus on test scores and things that can be measured easily. a. True b. False

Q: According to Cohen, Bloom, Malin and Curry, the economic benefits of universal primary and secondary education are: a. Greater investments in big business b. More people employed in technology c. A reduction in fertility and mortality rates d. All of the above

Q: Despite gains, unfortunately Cohen, Bloom, Malin, and Curry find that: a. School enrollment rates remain low in Sub-Sharan Africa b. Education of girls is behind that of boys c. Income is a significant predictor of who is educated in developing countries d. Developing countries finance education very unevenly e. All of the above

Q: Cohen, Bloom, Malin, and Curry find significant improvement in: a. Primary school enrollments b. Secondary school enrollments c. Literacy rates in developing countries d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: One thing Lewis and Lockheed suggested that countries can do to change policies that discriminate against girls attending school such as: a. Require separate schools for boys and girls b. Enforce the right of all children to an education c. Require students to study in the language of the country, not their native tongue d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Lockheed and Lewis note that of the 60 million girls not in primary school, the majority are from: a. Excluded groups b. Urban areas c. Underdeveloped countries d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Which of the following is NOT a benefit of educating girls: a. Higher wages b. Female empowerment c. Improved family ties d. Economy development e. None of the above

Q: The Bologna Process was mean to: a. Fix social inequalities that were a result of skewed education systems b. Create a set of education standards across nations c. Keep students in the education system longer d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Brooks claims that existing trends still persist when looking at: a. Gender differences in labor force participation b. Class inequalities trends for working-class c. Significant gaps for those that leave the education system earlier d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: According to Brooks, what has NOT been a recent change in the education to labor transition: a. Students are remaining in education longer, so they are older when entering the labor force. b. Economic downturn has significantly effected women's participation in the work force after college. c. The emergence of the 'training state' as a major pathway for school leavers d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Baker and LeTendre argument that schooling is an institution includes the point that institutions: a. provide meaning and values b. are part of a larger global culture c. include rules for behavior and roles to be followed d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Baker and LeTendre describe public schooling for large numbers of children as: a. Deschooling b. Mass schooling c. Selective schooling d. Global schooling e. None of the above

Q: Countries that score poorly in early rounds of international testing typically: a. Continue to participate in international testing b. Drop out of testing c. Drop out of testing but use national assessments d. A and C only e. None of the above

Q: What is NOT an issue with international or national testing? a. Lack of resources b. Lack of organizational capacity c. Engaging in testing opens a country to external scrutiny d. Significant class and gender stratification e. None of the above

Q: How many countries participate in international testing? a. 1/5 of all countries b. 1/3 of all countries c. 1/2 of all countries d. 2/3 of all countries e. None of the above

Q: As noted in the introduction, institutional theory focuses on the influence of the: a. government b. global environment c. institutions, such as religion d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Top-down globalization typically starts studying schools at the___________ level. a. cultural b. multinational corporations c. global political d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: What are the barriers to attaining universal primary and secondary education in developing countries?

Q: Is there an education crisis in the world today? Why or why not?

Q: What are the barriers to attending school developing countries? How are they different for boys and girls?

Q: What is the school to work transition? Why is it important in studying educational stratification?

Q: In what ways might the global trends outlined by Baker and Letendre affect educational and social inequality both in the U.S. and globally?

Q: Discuss two difficulties in defining globalization as it relates to schooling using illustrations from the readings.

Q: Perhaps the most widely accepted practice from the Bologna process is that of issuing a Diploma Supplement to all graduates. a. True b. False

Q: The Bologna process, according to Hunter, still must work to meet the needs of diverse students, particularly adult learners. a. True b. False

Q: Portes and Fernndez-Kelly find that immigrant children can succeed only if their families support their educational aspirations. a. True b. False

Q: Bowen, Chingos and McPherson argue that SAT scores are the best predictors of college attainment. a. True b. False

Q: Coordinate colleges were established to separate women from men in order to maintain the reputations of men's colleges. a. True b. False

Q: Typically in-state, middle class students that drop out of prestigous universities do worse when they later attend smaller regional campuses. a. True b. False

Q: Students that are from socially-oriented affluent families typically do better in easier majors that require internships. a. True b. False

Q: Tuchman points out that the move to managerialism in higher education has led to the opening of more tenure track faculty positions than ever before. a. True b. False

Q: Major growth occurred in higher education during the time between World War I and World War II. a. True b. False

Q: Industrialists were most involved in the creation of new colleges prior to the Civil War. a. True b. False

Q: Most colleges and universities in the United states were established after the Civil War. a. True b. False

Q: One of the key features of the Bologna agreement that has been implemented successfully is: a. Standardization of transfer credit b. Three cycles for degrees - bachelors, masters, and doctoral c. Standard qualifications for a Bologna degree d. Standardization of curriculum e. All of the above

Q: The Bologna Process was initiated by the: a. European Union b. France c. a group of European countries d. South American countries e. All of the above

Q: An example of human capital in the Portes and Fernndez-Kelly article is: a. The amount of money parents are paid in the U.S. b. The amount of money parents are able to bring with them to the U.S. c. The skills parents bring with them to the U.S. such as education d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Coordinate colleges are: a. A type of community college b. Sister colleges of men's institutions c. A type of historically black college d. Colleges with religious affiliation e. None of the above

Q: The example of Miguel Morales talked about his stern father, this was used to illustrate: a. Human capital b. Selective acculturation c. Tough discipline d. The role of significant others e. None of the above

Q: Bowen, Chingos, and McPherson argue that: a. Race should be used as a criteria for college admissions b. The "net price" of college is higher for upper income students and should be adjusted c. More need based resources are necessary to retain students d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Bowen, Chingos, and McPherson see the following as a way to increase college completion rates: a. Undermatching b. Overmatching c. Desegregation d. Reducing financial aid e. None of the above

Q: Which of the following does Bowen, Chingos, and McPherson recommend to increase college completion rates: a. Dealing with high school graduation rates for Hispanics and Blacks if you wish to increase college attainment b. Relying more on content-based tests, such as the AP exams, for college admissions c. Providing clearer and more transparent financial aid packages d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Dougherty calls community colleges contradictory because their functions: a. Include both academic and vocational preparation b. They are open to all students regardless of ability c. They must meet the needs of the economy as well as academic standards d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: Which group played a role in the establishment of community colleges? Business and corporations a. State and local officials b. Officials at 4-year state colleges c. All of the above d. None of the above

Q: Which is NOT a function of community colleges? a. Provide more research opportunities for faculty b. Prepare students for 4-year programs c. Economic development d. None of the above

Q: Why are Greek systems so influential on college campuses? a. The monopolize the social life of first year students b. They enjoy special times to college administration c. Their memberships are predominantly racial majorities d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: According to the Tuchman article, When it was introduced in 1915, the institution of tenure was meant to: a. Encourage professors to stay at one university b. Give professors more incentive to research and publish c. Encourage professors to write grants to increase a University's funding d. All of the above e. None of the above

Q: According to Tuchman article, the practice of universities offering bigger and better non-academic perks (like swimming pools, apartment style dorms, modern fitness centers) to compete with other universities for enrollment is known as: a. Business planning b. Extras competition c. Amenities race d. Non-academic focus e. None of the above

Q: Regarding the development of higher education in this country, which of the periods did the most growth occur in terms of the emergence of new colleges and universities: a. Colonial America b. Post Civil War c. Post World War I d. Post World War II e. All of the above

Q: Describe the advantages of the Bologna agreement to member countries in Europe?

Q: Describe how existing social inequalities impact the ability to attend and complete college using at least two of the readings in this chapter?

Q: Describe the hierarchy that exists among institutions of higher education in the United States. What factors contribute to this hierarchy? Finally, do you believe the member countries who signed on to the Bologna agreement have the same type of hierarchy? Why or why not?

Q: How do Universities serve affluent socially-oriented students? Why do they want to attract this type of student?

Q: What policies would you recommend to improve outcomes in community colleges?

Q: Describe factors that have led Universities to shift their organization and management models to more become business focused.