There have been a lot of developments in education reform in Australia motivated by investments in Human Capital theory. Human Capital theory conceptualises the economic value of an individual’s knowledge, skills and dispositions. It is an extension on Adam Smiths work investigating differences in wages that suggests how much money a person makes is largely influenced by the degree to which that individual possesses skills, knowledge and dispositions that are valued by employers (Oxford University Press, 2014).
Indeed there is a strong relationship between education and economic benefits to individuals which in turn is associated with individual and social benefits (Lange, Fabian & Topel, 2006). Research shows that education has a significant …show more content…
While it is too early to gauge the full impacts of the National Curriculum, preliminary evidence indicates that these education reforms may be negatively impacting on children’s self-esteem and well-being (Cumming & Mawdesley, 2013). Research evidence also indicates that it is likely to be unsuccessful in achieving its stated aims of economic stimulation (Helliweel & Putnam, 2007). Even worse the enacted changes have potential to cause harm to the outcomes of students who were already disadvantaged (Roberts, 2014). And so it seems according to Nash and Prochnow …show more content…
In terms of the National Curriculum as it is written its success or failure will be heavily influenced by how its embedded beliefs and priorities fit with or contrast with the learning communities where it is implemented. Thomson (2000) argues that any approach to meet social justice for schools necessarily must consider firstly the differences of a school context and then develop a realistic approach to improving outcomes. In this way schools are able to develop situated instruction methods and
Indeed there is a strong relationship between education and economic benefits to individuals which in turn is associated with individual and social benefits (Lange, Fabian & Topel, 2006). Research shows that education has a significant …show more content…
While it is too early to gauge the full impacts of the National Curriculum, preliminary evidence indicates that these education reforms may be negatively impacting on children’s self-esteem and well-being (Cumming & Mawdesley, 2013). Research evidence also indicates that it is likely to be unsuccessful in achieving its stated aims of economic stimulation (Helliweel & Putnam, 2007). Even worse the enacted changes have potential to cause harm to the outcomes of students who were already disadvantaged (Roberts, 2014). And so it seems according to Nash and Prochnow …show more content…
In terms of the National Curriculum as it is written its success or failure will be heavily influenced by how its embedded beliefs and priorities fit with or contrast with the learning communities where it is implemented. Thomson (2000) argues that any approach to meet social justice for schools necessarily must consider firstly the differences of a school context and then develop a realistic approach to improving outcomes. In this way schools are able to develop situated instruction methods and