Propose a research study that examines the relationship between education and some other factor. Identify the research topic, include discussion of how you would frame your research question and what theory or theories you would use, select an appropriate research methodology, weigh any ethical implications, and discuss any challenges or threats to data collection, reliability, or validity that may arise.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Can discuss education and race; education and gender; education and social class; teachers’ expectations and academic achievement. Should use conflict theory, symbolic interactionist theory, or functionalist theory to explain education and the other factor.
KEY: Learning Objective: 12.2: Apply conflict, functionalist, and symbolic interactionist theoretical perspectives to the institution of education.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Theoretical Perspectives on Education
Difficulty Level: Hard
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