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What is the main emphasis of the social dimension of education?
Barriers to access to education
What is one of the purposes of the school?
Promoting conformity to political order
Which sociological theory emphasizes social order, stability, and social regulation?
Consensus Theory
What special perspective does sociology provide in studying the school and society?
Social perspective
What is the main difference between induction and deduction?
Induction infers a general law from particular instances, while deduction reasons from a general principle to specific cases.
According to Cecilio Duka, what defines values?
Values are anything that can be desired and chosen from alternatives, enhancing human personality.
In the hierarchy of values proposed by Max Scheler, which values satisfy material/sensory desires?
Sensory values
What does it mean for a value to be hierarchical according to Max Scheler's perspective?
Values are ranked based on weight or level of complexity.
What is the process of dialect used for in reasoning?
To discover the truth by processing from an assertion to a denial and finally reconciling them into synthesis.
What is the key characteristic of value according to Max Scheler?
Value has an exact opposite and can be categorized as good or bad.
What did Sir Edward Taylor define as a complex whole?
Culture
What are the rewards for conduct concerning social norms called?
Sanctions
What is the primary goal of multicultural education?
To provide equal opportunities for students from diverse cultural groups
What is the process by which an individual learns another culture called?
Acculturation
Which aspect of culture includes laws, values, ideas, and norms?
Non-material culture
What do negative sanctions refer to?
Fines, imprisonment, threats, ostracism
What is the process where a child learns about their own culture and adopts it called?
Enculturation
What is the foundation of culture according to the text?
(Abstract system of word meanings and symbols)
What does multicultural education primarily aim to create?
Equal opportunities for diverse groups
Which process involves an individual entirely losing awareness of their previous group identity?
Assimilation
What does non-material culture include according to the text?
Laws, values, ideas, norms, attitude, etc.
What are established standards of behavior maintained by a society called?
Norms
What is the main purpose of a matrilocal family?
To consist of a mother and her children
What is the primary purpose of education as a social institution?
Teaching basic knowledge and skills
Which type of government is defined as a ruling body recognized by the people?
Democracy
What does social process refer to?
The creation of interests resulting in individuals or groups needing different things
What are the traits of a 'Child-friendly School'?
Exclusive, gender-sensitive, non-discriminating
What is the main goal of School-Based Management (SBM)?
To decentralize decision-making to improve school performance
What does ethics deal with?
The art and science that deals with the morality of human acts
What does amalgamation refer to?
Biological fusion through intermarriage of persons from different groups
What is the primary purpose of intellectual schools?
To teach basic knowledge and skills commonly known as the 3Rs
What is the main goal of a child-friendly school?
To guarantee safe and protective spaces for children within the school environment
What is the purpose of government as an institution?
To regulate relations with other societies and develop allegiance to the country
What is the main focus of content integration in multicultural education?
Infusing various cultures, ethnicities, and identities into the curriculum
What does the concept of primary group emphasize?
Intimate, face-to-face, and emotional relationships
Which term refers to a group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behavior?
Reference Group
What is the primary characteristic of a secondary group?
Formal and impersonal
According to Anthony Giddens, what are social institutions?
Complex of positions, norms, and social relations performing a social role
What is the primary function of the family as a social institution?
To produce and reproduce persons both biologically and socially
What type of group is characterized by members sharing particular characteristics and a common identity?
Categorical Group
In multicultural education, what does prejudice reduction involve?
Asserting positive images of ethnic groups
What distinguishes an aggregate group from other types of social groups?
Any collection of people together in one place without interacting with one another
Which dimension of multicultural education involves involving students in critiquing the social positioning of groups through the ways that knowledge is presented?
Knowledge Construction Process
What does an association group primarily involve?
People joining together in an organized manner to pursue a common interest
What term describes two or more individuals coming together to influence each other and collectively having a sense of unity?
Social Group
Which theory focuses on the interpretation of social meaning and the construction of social identities?
Interaction Theories
What are the four functional imperatives (AGIL) according to Parson's Structural Functionalism?
Adaptation, Goal Attainment, Integration, Latency
In Cooley's concept of the Looking-Glass Self, which component involves imagining how others are judging us?
Component 2
What is the focus of Exchange Theory according to the text?
Reciprocity and reciprocal interactions
According to Mead's social theory, which activity develops self by allowing individuals to respond to each other through symbols, gestures, words, and sounds?
Language development
How does Labeling Theory impact the behavior of students according to the text?
By affecting the quality and speed of learning
In Parson's Structural Functionalism, what does 'Integration' refer to?
Regulating interrelationship of component parts
What is the primary focus of Symbolic Interaction according to the text?
'Interpretation that is given to behavior'
Which theory is based on the concept of reciprocity according to the text?
'Exchange' theory
According to George Herbert Mead, how is the self developed over time?
From social experiences and activities
What does the concept of 'Looking Glass Self' explain?
How individuals perceive themselves through others' perceptions
What are Charles H. Cooley's three components of the 'Looking-Glass Self'?
Appearance, judgment, self-concept
What is the term used to describe actions done consciously and freely by the agent?
Human Act
Which of the following is an essential quality or constituent element of Human Acts?
Knowledge of the act
What does concupiscence refer to?
Bodily appetites or tendencies
According to St. Thomas Aquinas, what is law?
An ordinance of reason promulgated for the common good
What principle aims to provide specific guidelines for determining when it is morally permissible to perform an action in pursuit of a good end?
Principle of Double Effect
Which type of moral attitude is marked by insincere self-righteousness?
Pharisaical
According to Hedonism, what determines morality?
Acquisition of pleasure
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According to Moral Positivism, what are the bases of all moral laws?
State laws
What does Moral Sensism believe distinguishes good or evil?
Special moral senses in man
According to Communism, how does it view religion?
As an opium for people
What is the focus of 'Learning to Know'?
Mastering the instrument of knowing and understanding
Which of the following is NOT a part of 'Learning to Do'?
Acquiring skills often linked to occupational success
What is the purpose of 'Learning to Be'?
Acquiring knowledge and skills conducive to personality development
What does 'Learning to Live Together' emphasize?
The development of knowledge and understanding of self and others
What does 'Learning to Transform Oneself and Society' equip individuals and groups with?
Which pillar of learning involves the acquisition of skills often linked to occupational success?
Learning to Do
'Learning to Live Together' emphasizes the development of which of the following?
'Learning to Transform Oneself and Society' focuses on equipping individuals with tools for creating lasting change in which areas?
'Learning to Be' involves fostering personal development in which dimensions?
Intellectual, moral, cultural, and physical dimensions
Which of the following is a focus area of 'Learning to Know'?
What does 'Learning to Do' involve a shift from?
Skill to competence
What is one interpretation of 'Learning to Be'?
Study Notes
Sociological Theories and Concepts
- Social regulation, stability, and order are emphasized by the sociological theory of structural functionalism.
- Sociology provides a special perspective on studying the school and society by examining the social context and structures that shape education.
Values and Morality
- According to Cecilio Duka, values are defined as principles that guide human behavior.
- In Max Scheler's hierarchy of values, material/sensory desires are satisfied by vital values.
- A hierarchical value, according to Max Scheler, is one that is ranked in importance relative to others.
- Key characteristics of values, according to Max Scheler, include being objective, intuitive, and experienced emotionally.
Education and Social Institutions
- The primary goal of multicultural education is to create a culture of respect, inclusivity, and social justice.
- The process of enculturation involves learning about one's own culture and adopting it.
- Rewards for conduct concerning social norms are called positive sanctions.
- Multicultural education involves content integration, focusing on the inclusion of diverse perspectives and knowledge.
Culture and Social Structure
- Culture includes laws, values, ideas, and norms.
- Non-material culture includes beliefs, values, and norms.
- Social process refers to the interactions between individuals and groups within a society.
- A child-friendly school prioritizes student-centered learning, inclusivity, and social responsibility.
Government and Social Institutions
- The primary purpose of government as an institution is to maintain social order and provide services.
- Social institutions, according to Anthony Giddens, are structured entities that reproduce social practices.
- The primary function of the family as a social institution is to provide care and socialization.
Theories and Concepts
- The primary characteristic of a secondary group is that it is impersonal and formal.
- Prejudice reduction in multicultural education involves critiquing and challenging biases.
- The concept of primary group emphasizes the importance of small, intimate social groups.
- An association group primarily involves individuals coming together for a common purpose.
- Labeling theory impacts student behavior by affecting their self-concept and academic performance.
Philosophical Concepts
- According to St. Thomas Aquinas, law is a rational ordering of society.
- Concupiscence refers to desires and appetites that can lead to moral error.
- Hedonism determines morality based on pleasure and pain.
- Moral Positivism bases moral laws on human legislation and authority.
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