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What is one of the functions of society regarding educational institutions?
Provision of lands for schools
What is one of the importance of sociology of education?
To understand how education can bring about positive changes in a society
What is one of the ways sociology of education helps in education?
By aligning the philosophy, needs, and aspirations of a society with its educational institutions
What is one of the roles of education according to John Dewey?
Life itself
What is one of the importance of sociology of education?
To understand the effect of various social agencies like family, school, on education
What is one of the importance of sociology of education?
To help in the development of a national curriculum in relation to the cultural and economic needs of the society
What is one of the importance of sociology of education?
To help in national integration and development
What is one of the importance of sociology of education?
To help us to understand and tolerate different societies and cultures
What is the primary focus of the qualitative dimension of the function of education?
Acquisition of skills, habits, and dispositions
According to the functionalist view, what is one of the primary economic functions of school?
To produce appropriate manpower for different sectors of an economy
What is the purpose of having a school timetable, according to the qualitative dimension of education?
To teach students to acquire skills in discipline, planning, and personal management
What is the primary goal of the conflict theory view of the economic functions of school?
To perpetuate inequalities in society
What is the relationship between schools and capitalists, according to the conflict theory view?
Schools and capitalists are in collaboration to produce people to be exploited
What is one of the soft skills transmitted through schooling, according to the qualitative dimension of education?
Time management
What is the role of education, according to the functionalist view?
To give people hard skills and develop the qualities that trained workers would need to function at their workplaces
What is the purpose of making presentations in class, according to the qualitative dimension of education?
To equip students with presentation and communication skills
What is one of the broad aims of education?
Physical development of the individual
Which of the following is NOT a way to achieve physical development through education?
Teaching School Subjects
What is one of the ways to achieve mental development through education?
Teaching School Subjects
What is the focus of the Psychomotor Domain in Bloom's Taxonomy?
Acquisition of manual or vocational skills
What is one of the aims of education in terms of social development?
To make individuals live in harmony with others in society
Which of the following is a way to achieve social development through education?
Group Work
What is one of the ways education can help individuals mentally?
By developing problem-solving skills
What is NOT a way to achieve physical development through education?
Training children to reason abstractly
Study Notes
Functions of Society in Regards to Educational Institutions
- Society provides lands, accommodation for teachers, and motivation for pupils and teachers.
- Education is used as an effective tool of socialization in a community, society, nation, and the world at large.
Importance of Sociology of Education
- Provides insight into how education can be used to bring about positive changes in a society.
- Helps to align the philosophy, needs, and aspirations of a society with its educational institutions, processes, and systems.
- Understanding the effectiveness of different educational methods in teaching students with different kinds of intelligences.
- Helps to understand the effect of various social agencies like family, school on education.
- Helps in the development of national curriculum in relation to the cultural and economic needs of the society.
- Helps to understand and tolerate different societies and cultures.
- Helps in national integration and development.
- Helps to maintain social and cultural heritage and legacies.
- Promotes international culture.
Social Function of Education
- Education is a social process, growth, and is not preparation for life but is life itself.
Main Sociological Perspectives & Paradigms
- Symbolic Interactionist Paradigm: focuses on meanings we attach to verbal and non-verbal interactions and symbols.
Broad Aims of Education
- Physical Development: aims at the physical development of the individual.
- How Education Can Help Achieve Physical Development:
- Observing personal and social hygiene in school.
- Activity-based learning involving movements.
- Games and sporting activities.
- Health inspection at school.
- Studying science.
- Serving nutritious snacks and meals at school.
Mental Development
- Education should help the individual to develop problem-solving skills and become mentally healthy.
- How Can Education Be Used To Achieve Mental Development:
- Teaching school subjects that present mentally challenging experiences.
- Using audio-visual aids in teaching.
- Training children to reason abstractly and deductively.
- Using guidance and counseling programs to help students tackle personal struggles.
- Employing problem-solving teaching techniques.
Social Development
- Education should aim at helping individuals to be sociable and live in harmony with others in society.
- How Can Education Be Used To Achieve Social Development:
- Organizing events and activities that require students to work together.
- Games and athletics.
- Clubs and school entertainment.
- Group work and group projects.
The Qualitative Dimension of the Function of Education
- Involves the acquisition of skills, habits, and dispositions that go with the skills required to be productive.
- Soft skills such as time management, planning, supervision, creativity, and public speaking are transmitted through schooling.
How Two Sociological Paradigms View The Economic Functions Of School
- Functionalist View: school produces appropriate manpower for different sectors of an economy and develops qualities needed for work.
- Conflict Theory View: schools are manipulated by the capitalist class to exploit others and perpetuate inequalities in society.
This quiz covers the role of society in educational institutions and the significance of sociology in education. It explores how education can be used to bring about positive changes in a society.
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