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Which sociological principle is embodied by the concept of a social system?
Which sociological principle is embodied by the concept of a social system?
- The whole is equal to the sum of its parts.
- The individual is the most important element.
- The whole is more than the sum of its parts. (correct)
- The whole is less than the sum of its parts.
How does a school function within the broader concept of society?
How does a school function within the broader concept of society?
- A school operates independently of societal norms.
- A school is an isolated entity with no societal impact.
- A school is an important part of society. (correct)
- A school is insulated from societal influences and expectations.
In the Social System Model for Schools, what do 'Inputs' primarily represent?
In the Social System Model for Schools, what do 'Inputs' primarily represent?
- Student achievement and job satisfaction
- Bureaucratic expectations
- Environmental constraints, human resources, and materials (correct)
- Power relations within the school
Which element in the Social System Model for Schools focuses on bureaucratic expectations?
Which element in the Social System Model for Schools focuses on bureaucratic expectations?
In the context of the Social System Model for Schools, what does the 'Individual System' primarily encompass?
In the context of the Social System Model for Schools, what does the 'Individual System' primarily encompass?
According to the Social System Model, which of the following is considered an 'Output' of a school?
According to the Social System Model, which of the following is considered an 'Output' of a school?
What role does the 'environment' play within the context of a school as a social system?
What role does the 'environment' play within the context of a school as a social system?
Which of the following reflects the 'technical core' of a school?
Which of the following reflects the 'technical core' of a school?
In a school's structure as a social system, what purpose do the formalized rules and regulations primarily serve?
In a school's structure as a social system, what purpose do the formalized rules and regulations primarily serve?
How do individuals contribute to a school as a social system, regardless of their specific roles or positions?
How do individuals contribute to a school as a social system, regardless of their specific roles or positions?
What role does 'culture' play in a school as a social system?
What role does 'culture' play in a school as a social system?
How do informal power relations typically emerge within the political dimension of a school environment?
How do informal power relations typically emerge within the political dimension of a school environment?
In the context of schools as social systems, what are 'outcomes' primarily used to measure?
In the context of schools as social systems, what are 'outcomes' primarily used to measure?
What purpose to feedback loops serve in a school's social system?
What purpose to feedback loops serve in a school's social system?
In what way is a school ideally positioned within its local community?
In what way is a school ideally positioned within its local community?
For schools striving to become learning communities, what is the ultimate goal?
For schools striving to become learning communities, what is the ultimate goal?
Why is education considered to be strongly related to other forms of social provision?
Why is education considered to be strongly related to other forms of social provision?
What is the primary focus of a Community of Practice (CoP)?
What is the primary focus of a Community of Practice (CoP)?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that defines a Community of Practice?
Which of the following is a key characteristic that defines a Community of Practice?
How do members typically engage within a Community of Practice?
How do members typically engage within a Community of Practice?
What is the primary role of 'practice' within a Community of Practice?
What is the primary role of 'practice' within a Community of Practice?
What is the main purpose of School Learning Action Cells (SLACs) in the Department of Education?
What is the main purpose of School Learning Action Cells (SLACs) in the Department of Education?
In the context of SLACs, what role does the LAC leader play?
In the context of SLACs, what role does the LAC leader play?
Why are SLACs intended to be 'positive, caring, and safe spaces'?
Why are SLACs intended to be 'positive, caring, and safe spaces'?
Within a school's management structure for Learning and Development programs, what is typically the role of the School Principal?
Within a school's management structure for Learning and Development programs, what is typically the role of the School Principal?
Within a school's management structure for Learning and Development programs, what is typically the role of teachers?
Within a school's management structure for Learning and Development programs, what is typically the role of teachers?
What is the main purpose of the 'Pre-requisite Programs' section in a Learning and Development Program proposal?
What is the main purpose of the 'Pre-requisite Programs' section in a Learning and Development Program proposal?
What is the main purpose of the 'Rationale' section in a Learning and Development Program?
What is the main purpose of the 'Rationale' section in a Learning and Development Program?
During a School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) session, what does the 'Methodology' component primarily describe?
During a School Learning Action Cell (SLAC) session, what does the 'Methodology' component primarily describe?
What is the focus of the 'PLUS' category in the Plus-Minus-Interesting (PMI) activity?
What is the focus of the 'PLUS' category in the Plus-Minus-Interesting (PMI) activity?
What does the 'MINUS' section of a PMI activity primarily identify?
What does the 'MINUS' section of a PMI activity primarily identify?
During a PMI activity, what should be captured under the 'INTERESTING' category?
During a PMI activity, what should be captured under the 'INTERESTING' category?
Which committee is likely responsible for managing the budget allocated for a training workshop?
Which committee is likely responsible for managing the budget allocated for a training workshop?
Which committee ensures that the training workshop provides an effective learning environment?
Which committee ensures that the training workshop provides an effective learning environment?
Flashcards
Social System
Social System
A social system is an interdependent set of cultural and structural elements that can be thought of as a unit.
Society
Society
In the context of a social system, it is a system or organization of mutual relations between human beings, implicit in certain communities and institutions.
School in society
School in society
A group and an institution that is an important part of society.
Inputs
Inputs
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Outputs
Outputs
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Structure
Structure
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Individual
Individual
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Culture
Culture
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Politics
Politics
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Teaching and learning
Teaching and learning
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Environment
Environment
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Outcomes
Outcomes
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Feedback loops
Feedback loops
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School as a community
School as a community
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School as a learning community
School as a learning community
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Principles which community provision
Principles which community provision
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Community of Practice
Community of Practice
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School Learning Action Cells
School Learning Action Cells
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Study Notes
School as a Social System
- A school is studied as a social system consisting of interdependent cultural and structural elements.
- The idea that the whole is more than the sum of its parts is embodied in the social system concept.
- Society forms as a system of mutual relations among people within communities and institutions.
- Schools consist of groups, provide education, and represent vital components of society.
Social System Model Inputs
- Environmental constraints, human and capital resources, mission and board policy, and materials and methods are all inputs
Social System Model Environment
- The environment affects transformation processes
Social System Model Transformation Process
- The structural system involves bureaucratic expectations
- Cultural systems include shared orientations
- Individual systems involve cognition and motivation
- Political systems involve power relations through teaching and learning
Social System Model Outputs
- Achievement, job satisfaction, absenteeism, dropout rate, and overall quality are outputs, along with discrepancies between actual and expected performance.
Key Elements of a School
- Structure, individuals, culture, politics, technical core, environment, outcomes, and feedback loops
Structure
- Formal organizations like schools consist of hierarchical offices and positions
- Schools set role expectations and also enforce guidelines and regulations
Individuals
- Individuals are key units within a social system, regardless of their position
- People bring individual needs, beliefs, and cognitive understanding to their jobs
Culture
- Culture in this context gives members key elements for beliefs
- Values beyond commitment and self-identification are included
Politics
- Informal interpersonal power relations that develop spontaneously
- Informal power relations emerge and resist existing legitimate control mechanisms
Technical Core
- Teaching and learning forms the technical core of schools
- All activities are secondary to teaching and learning, which shapes administrative decisions
Environment
- The environment is critical to how schools are organized and function
- It provides resources, values, technology, demands, and history.
Outcomes
- Outcomes are the products of educated students
- Performance outcomes indicate the degree of goal accomplishment
Feedback Loops
- Feedback informs individuals on how bureaucratic structures and informal organization behaviors are viewed
Schools as a Community
- Schools should be inclusive and central to their local community.
- Managers and practitioners should understand that schools have to become a community within a community.
- Schools achieve full potential when they strive to provide an environment where everyone can maximize their potential.
Principles
- Education is considered a part of social provision, related to other branches of social provision and is not just an academic entity.
- Social provision is determined by the prevailing social and economic framework of a society
Community of Practice
- A community of practice (CoP) involves people with shared concerns, problems, or interests, united to fulfill goals
Characteristics of a Community of Practice
- Community members share a domain of interest which distinguishes them from others
- This shared domain creates common ground, inspires participation, guides learning, and gives meaning.
- Members pursue their interests through joint activities, such as discussions, problem solving, info sharing, and relationship building.
- Community creates social fabric for collective learning, fostering interaction and encouraging idea sharing
- There should be actual practitioners in the community who can build a shared repertoire of resources as well to contribute
- Domain provides the general community area of interest
- The practice focuses on the community's specific area for development, sharing, and maintaining core information
School Learning Action Cell (SLAC)
- In the Department of Education (DepEd), a Learning Action Cell is a group of teachers who collaboratively solve school challenges.
- The school head or designated LAC leader usually facilitates this process.
- LACs are school-based communities of practice that are positive, caring, and safe.
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