 and solution to problems confronting the educational system.

 An enduring force in history; is inevitable, takes place from time to

Anthropology time
 Science that studies the origin and development of man, his work and  The adjustment of persons or group to achieve relative harmony
achievements which includes the study of physical, intellectual,
moral, social and cultural development of man, including his Forms of Change:
customs, mores, folkways and beliefs 1.) Cultural change – refers to all alteration affecting new trait or
Culture trait complexes to change the culture’s content and structure
 The shared products of human learning, the set of learned behaviors, 2.) Technological change – revision that occur in man’s application
beliefs, attitudes, values and ideals that are characteristics of a of his technological knowledge and skills as he adopts himself
particular society or population to environment
 The complex whole which includes knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, Examples of technological changes in education:
morals, customs and other capabilities and habits acquired by man as  Introduction of new methods of learning
member of society  Vocational education, computer education and practical
arts in the curriculum
Characteristic of Culture:
Culture is
 Transferable
 Continous
 Symbolic
 Dynamic
 Shared
 Adaptive
 Learned
 Universal
 Borrowed
Elements of Culture
 Language – an abstract system of word meanings and symbols for
all aspects of culturel verbal and nonverbal
 Norms – are established standards of behavior maintained by a
society; it must be shared and understood
 Sanctions – penalties or rewards for conduct concerning social
norms
a) Positive sanctions – pay, promotion, medals, word of
gratitude
b) Negative sanctions – fines, imprisonment, threats, stares,
ostracism
 Values – are collective conceptions of what is considered good,
desirable and proper or bad, undesirable and improper in a particular
culture.

Change