Understanding Culture, Society, & Politics Quiz

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What is the purpose of Module 1: State and Non-state Institutions?

To classify and identify the Non-state Institution in the Society

What is the main focus of Module 4: Explain Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequalities?

Addressing social inequalities through government programs and initiatives

Which topic involves reflecting on important concepts about social functions of Non-state Institutions?

Module 2: Function of Education in Society

Which module involves suggesting ways to address social inequalities?

Module 5: Suggest Ways to Address Social Inequalities

In which module are students expected to conceptualize a perspective towards the social implication of the Non-state Institution to the community?

Module 1: State and Non-state Institutions

Which module involves reviewing what students have learned from the previous topic?

Module 2: Function of Education in Society

According to Max Weber, how is political structure or institution defined?

The organized way in which power is allocated and decisions are made within society

In the Philippine Congress, what two divisions make up the Legislative branch?

House of Representatives and the Senate

What is the term length for the President and Vice President of the Philippines?

Six years

According to Macionis (2012), what concept did Max Weber introduce related to power?

Authority

Which type of authority is legitimized by respect for a long-standing cultural pattern?

Traditional Authority

According to Santarita & Madrid, what does the term 'power' refer to?

The capacity to realize desired ends despite opposition from others

What does the Executive branch in the Philippines comprise of?

President and Vice President

According to Macionis (2012), what is the business of government?

The utilization of power by the government

What brings us to Weber’s concept of authority, according to Macionis (2012)?

Power that people perceive as legitimate rather than coercive

What is the primary focus of Module 2: Function of Education in Society?

Differentiating formal from nonformal education

According to the text, what is one of the two identified functions of education?

Cultural preservation

What did students learn during the early days of compulsory education, according to the text?

The dominant culture

In the context of education, what did the teachers and school officials identify students as?

Bright and motivated or less bright and educationally challenged

According to the text, what does the functionalist view education as?

One of the most important social institutions

What is considered as the second function of education, as per the text?

Social integration

What is the primary function of education according to the text?

Facilitating social integration

What is the duration of formal education in the Philippines under the K12 program?

14 years

What is the purpose of the Bureau of Continuing Education in the Philippines?

To provide adult citizens with vocational efficiency training

What agency was created to promote non-degree technical programs in the Philippines?

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

What does ALS (Alternative Learning System) in the Philippines offer?

Parallel instruction for students who did not complete basic education

What is the aim of FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines according to the text?

To reduce poverty and build national competitiveness

What is one of the aims of NON-FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines mentioned in the text?

To connect citizens to their heritage language

What is one aim of NON-FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines according to Executive Order No.117?

"To provide adult citizens, the disabled and out-of-school youth training in civics"

What leads to the establishment of TESDA according to the text?

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION

Study Notes

Module Overview

  • Module 1 focuses on State and Non-state Institutions
  • Module 4 explains Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequalities
  • Module 2 discusses the Function of Education in Society

Institutional Concepts

  • According to Max Weber, an institution is defined as a political structure with a definite territory and a monopoly on the legitimate use of force
  • Max Weber introduced the concept of authority, which is legitimized by power
  • Traditional authority is legitimized by respect for a long-standing cultural pattern
  • According to Santarita & Madrid, power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others
  • The business of government, according to Macionis (2012), is to maintain order and stability in society

Philippine Government

  • The Legislative branch is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives
  • The term length for the President and Vice President is six years

Education in the Philippines

  • The primary focus of Module 2 is the Function of Education in Society
  • Education has two identified functions: transmitting cultural values and socializing individuals
  • In the early days of compulsory education, students learned basic literacy skills, morality, and obedience
  • Teachers and school officials identified students as citizens-in-the-making
  • The functionalist view of education is that it transmits cultural values and socializes individuals
  • The primary function of education is to transmit cultural values
  • Formal education in the Philippines under the K12 program lasts for 12 years
  • The Bureau of Continuing Education promotes non-degree technical programs
  • The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) was created to promote non-degree technical programs
  • ALS (Alternative Learning System) offers alternative education programs for out-of-school youth and adults
  • The aim of formal education in the Philippines is to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and values-oriented citizens
  • One aim of non-formal education is to provide skills training and certification
  • One aim of non-formal education, according to Executive Order No.117, is to provide adult education and literacy programs
  • TESDA was established to address the need for technical and vocational education and training

Review and Application

  • Module reviewing previously learned topics is not specified
  • Module conceptualizing a perspective towards the social implication of Non-state Institutions is not specified

Test your knowledge on state and non-state institutions, the function of education in society, and the concept, characteristics, and forms of stratification systems using sociological perspectives.

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