Senior High School

Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 5
Education

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Grade 11/12

What This Module is About

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 This learning material will help you find out what are the different levels of education; what are the functions of
education. Moreover, it talks about the important goals of education which are to become productive and self-actualized
individual. Lastly, it gives us information about primary education as a human right.

Hoping that after completing this module, you will realize the importance of education and how it affects our lives.

Come on and let’s get educated.

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

 Evaluate how functions of education affect the lives of people in society; (UCSP11/12HSO--IIf-26)

 Promote primary education as a human right (UCSP11/12HSO-IIf-27)

How to Learn from this Module

The following are your guides for the proper use of this module:

To the Learner:
1. Follow closely to the instructions in every activity.
2. Answer the pre-test before going over the material to find out what you already know.
3. Answer all the exercises at the end of every lesson.
4. Review the lesson that you find difficult to understand. Be resourceful.
5. All answers should be written in the module, unless, otherwise specified, example: sheet of paper or bondpaper
6. All output should be placed in a folder which will serve as your portfolio. It should be arranged in a sequential order.
7. Seek assistance from your teacher and parents/guardian.

To the Teacher:
1. Communicate with parents and learners regularly for updates and feedback.
2. Make sure that all activities are complied before accepting them.
3. You may contextualize or localize your activity as long as it is still within the bound of the learning competency.

To the Parents/Guardian:
1. Closely monitor your child’s progress.
2. Do not answer the activities for your child. Just guide them in doing it.
3. Support your child. Talk to him/her about his/her journey with this module.

What I Know PRETEST

Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

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1. Which of the following is an example of nonformal education?
a. primary schooling c. adult night classes
b. senior high school d. doctorate program

2. What term explains a social institution that formally socializes members of society?
a. school c. formal education
b. nonformal education d. education

3. It is intentional, organized and structured form of learning, imparted in educational institutions like school, college or
university in order to modify the behavior of an individual.
a. school c. formal education
b. nonformal education d. education

4. Learning that goes on in daily life and can be received through daily experiences such as from family, peer group, the
media and other influences in a person’s environment.
a. education c. formal education
b. nonformal education d. informal education

5. It refers to the education of persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or culturally different from so-
called “normal” individuals.
a. special education c. primary education
b. secondary education d tertiary education

6. A continuing basic education from the elementary level and expanding it to include the learning of employable,
gainful skills.
a. informal education c. primary education
b. secondary education d. nonformal education

7. It usually takes placed in a classroom setting and provided by trained teaching and nonteaching staff.
a. formal education c. education
b. nonformal reducation d. informal education

8. It is offered by private and public colleges and universities.

a. Special education c. primary education
b. Secondary education d. tertiary education

9. Programs offered vary in duration from a few weeks to two years.

a. nonformal education c. vocational education
b. special education d. formal education

10. Which educational institution one will enrol if he/she is interested to learn in a short period of time about shielded
metal arc and welding, baking, food processing, etc.
a. primary school c. vocational school
b. tertiary school d. pre-school

11. Which of the following is not a primary function of education?

a. cultural innovation c. socialization
b. courtship d. transmission of culture

12. Which of the following is a primary function of education?

a. socialization c. courtship
b. to work in group d. finding a business partner

13. Which of the following is included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
a. Everyone has the right to education.
b. Education has to be free.
c. c. Education is compulsory at least in the primary level.
d. a, b, c

14. Primary and secondary education is regulated by

a. CHED c. DepEd
b. TESDA d. Private Institutions
15. Tertiary education is regulated by
a. CHED c. DepEd
b. Private Institutions d. TESDA

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Lesson
Learning Competency:
 Evaluate how functions of education affect the lives of people in society; (UCSP11/12HSO--
IIf-26)
1  Promote primary education as a human right (UCSP11/12HSO-IIf-27)

What’s In

How was your nonstate institution experience? I hope that you were able to learn the valuable
contributions of these institutions to the economic activity of our country. Likewise, we are privileged to be
supported by different local and international institutions and organizations especially in times of crisis. We are assured of the
stability of private and public partnership. Congratulations, future bankers!

What’s New

Activity 1: INSIDE THE BOX

Below are boxes with different features. Write inside the boxes five (5) things you will normally learn from the classroom,
library, and during flag ceremony.

CLASSROOM

LIBRARY

FLAG CEREMONY

What Is It

Education is the social institution that

formally socializes members of the society. It also
refers to the process through which skills,
knowledge, and values are transmitted from the
teachers to the learners.

Formal education usually takes placed in

a classroom setting and provided by trained
teaching and nonteaching staff.

Elementary education is the first part of the educational system, and it includes the first six years of compulsory
education from grade1 to grade 6.

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 Secondary education is continuing basic education from the elementary level to four years of junior high school and
two years of senior high school.

Tertiary education is offered by private and public colleges and universities. Most higher education institutions offer
4-year degree programs with 2 semesters per year.

Vocational education. Accredited institutions offer technical and vocational education. Programs offered vary in
duration from a few weeks to two years.

Special education (SPED) refers to the education of persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or
culturally different from so-called “normal” individuals, such that they require modification of school practices to develop their
potential.

Nonformal education is an organized educational activity that takes placed outside a formal set up. It has no age-
limit, even adults can take part in a nonformal education program. One example for this is the Alternative Learning System
(ALS) of the Department of Education.

Informal education is a lifelong process of learning by which every person acquires and accumulates knowledge,
skills, attitude from daily experiences at home, at work, at play, and from life itself.

Functions of Education in the Society

 Give training in specific skills; or the basic general education literacy

 Prepare individuals for job
 Preserving culture from generation to generation
 Encouraging democratic participation through verbal skills
 Develop the person’s ability to think logically
 Enriching life by enabling the students to expand his/her intellectual and aesthetic horizons
 Improving personal adjustment through personal counselling
 Improving the health of the nation’s youth
 Producing nationalistic citizens
 Build personal character

The two most important goals of education for the individual and society are productive citizenry and self-
actualization. Productive citizenry refers to an idea that a citizen can create opportunities to become productive.

Self-actualization refers to a desire for self-fulfilment. If an individual’s self-fulfilment is through achieving his dreams
and aspirations in life, once these are achieved, he reaches the level of self-actualization.

Primary Education as a Human Right

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education. Education has to be free
and compulsory at least in the primary level, higher education and technical-vocational education should be made generally
available.

In the statement of United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), education is a
fundamental human right and essential for the exercise of all other human rights. It promotes individual freedom and
empowerment and yields important development benefits.

Education is a powerful tool by which economically and socially marginalized adults and children can lift themselves
out of poverty and participate fully as citizens.
Hence in the Philippines, primary education is considered a right of a child. It is enshrined in the 1987 Philippine
Constitution.

What’s More

Activity 2: SPEECH

1. Based on the concepts in this lesson, develop a short speech (approximately 20 sentences) about the importance of
education.
2. Prepare to recite it to your teacher in an agreed date.

Rubric for the Manuscript

Criteria Rating
The manuscript relates entirely to the assigned topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The manuscript conveys a genuine personal view regarding the topic 5 4 3 2 1
The work is original and it does not contain plagiarized content. 5 4 3 2 1

Total points (15)

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 Rubric for the Speech Presentation
Criteria Rating
The presenter shows mastery during the delivery of the speech. 5 4 3 2 1
The presenter is articulate and confident. 5 4 3 2 1
Overall preparation is evident. 5 4 3 2 1

Total points (15)

Activity 3: DRAW ME A PICTURE

1. Draw me a picture in the box below about your views on education in the midst of covid-19 pandemic.
2. Make it colourful. Be creative.

Rubric for the Drawing

Criteria Rating
The drawing clearly expresses the information and message. 5 4 3 2 1
The drawing reflects the creativity of the artist. 5 4 3 2 1
The drawing highlights important information relevant to the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
Total points (15)

What I Have Learned

Activity 4: ESSAY
Choose one (1) of the functions of education listed in the concept page. From there, you are to explain your
understanding about that certain function. If possible, cite an example to support your discussion.

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Criteria Rating
The answer relates entirely to the assigned topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The answer conveys a genuine personal view regarding the topic. 5 4 3 2 1
The work is original and does not contain plagiarized content. 5 4 3 2 1
Total points (15)

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 What I Can Do

Activity 5: I LEARN

As a learner, give three (3) things that you learn during the quarantine period.

1. ________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________

SUMMARY

 Education is the social institution that formally socializes members of the society. It also refers to the process through
which skills, knowledge, and values are transmitted from the teachers to the learners.

 Formal education usually takes placed in a classroom setting and provided by trained teaching and nonteaching staff.

 Elementary education is the first part of the educational system, and it includes the first six years of compulsory
education from grade1 to grade 6.

 Secondary education is continuing basic education from the elementary level to four years of junior high school and
two years of senior high school.

 Tertiary education is offered by private and public colleges and universities.

 Vocational education. Accredited institutions offer technical and vocational education. Programs offered vary in
duration from a few weeks to two years.

 Nonformal education is an organized educational activity that takes placed outside a formal set up.

 Informal education is a lifelong process of learning by which every person acquires and accumulates knowledge,
skills, attitude from daily experiences at home, at work, at play, and from life itself.

 Special education (SPED) refers to the education of persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or
culturally different from so-called “normal” individuals, such that they require modification of school practices to
develop their potential.

 The two most important goals of education for the individual and society are productive citizenry and self-
actualization.

 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education. Education has to be free
and compulsory at least in the primary level, higher education and technical-vocational education should be made
generally available.

ASSESSMENT

POSTTEST

Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is an example of nonformal education?

a. primary schooling c. adult night classes
b. senior high school d. doctorate program

2. What term explains a social institution that formally socializes members of society?
a. school c. formal education
b. nonformal education d. education

3. It is intentional, organized and structured form of learning, imparted in educational institutions like school, college or
university in order to modify the behavior of an individual.
a. school c. formal education
b. nonformal education d. education

4. Learning that goes on in daily life and can be received through daily experiences such as from family, peer group, the
media and other influences in a person’s environment.
a. education c. formal education

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 b. nonformal education d. informal education

5. It refers to the education of persons who are physically, mentally, emotionally, socially or culturally different from so-
called “normal” individuals.
a. special education c. primary education
b. secondary education d tertiary education

6. A continuing basic education from the elementary level and expanding it to include the learning of employable,
gainful skills.
a. informal education c. primary education
b. secondary education d. nonformal education

7. It usually takes placed in a classroom setting and provided by trained teaching and nonteaching staff.
a. formal education c. education
b. nonformal reducation d. informal education

8. It is offered by private and public colleges and universities.

a. special education c. primary education
b. secondary education d. tertiary education

9. Programs offered vary in duration from a few weeks to two years.

a. nonformal education c. vocational education
b.special education d. formal education

10. Which educational institution one will enrol if he/she is interested to learn in a short period of time about shielded
metal arc and welding, baking, food processing, etc.
a. primary school c. vocational school
b. tertiary school d. pre-school

11. Which of the following is not a primary function of education?

a. cultural innovation c. socialization
b. courtship d. transmission of culture

12. Which of the following is a primary function of education?

a. socialization c. courtship
b. to work in group d. finding a business partner

13. Which of the following is included in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
a. Everyone has the right to education.
b. Education has to be free.
c. c. Education is compulsory at least in the primary level.
d. a, b, c

14. Primary and secondary education is regulated by

a. CHED c. DepEd
b. TESDA d. Private Institutions

15. Tertiary education is regulated by

a. CHED c. DepEd
b. Private Institutions d. TESDA

REFERENCE

Antonio P. Contreras, Arleigh Ross D. Dela Cruz, Dennis S. Erasga, Cecile C. Fadrigon, Understanding Culture, Society, and
Politics, Quezon City: Phoenix Publishing House, Inc., 2016, 208-217.

Ederlina D. Baleña, Dolores M. Lucero, Arnel M. Peralta, Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics for Senior High School,
Quezon City: Educational Resources Corporation, 2016, 106-111.

"Chapter 16. Education – Introduction to Sociology – 1st Canadian Edition." BC Open Textbooks – Open Textbooks Adapted
and Created by BC Faculty. Last modified November 6, 2014.
https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology/chapter/chapter16-education/.

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