PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERISTY

SAN CARLOS CAMPUS

San Carlos City, Pangsinan

Subject The Teacher and the Community, School Culture and

Organizational Leadership
Topic SCHOOL AS A SOCIAL SYSTEM
Instructor ALVIN G. GARCIA
Name Eumarie S. Pudadera
Section BSE SS 3-A
Date APRIL 19, 2023
Activity # 3
Overview Philosopher, psychologist and educational reformer, John Dewey was
convinced a progressive education held the power to transform society.
His legacy has lived on, as The John Dewey Society, and peer-reviewed
scholarship. K-12 teachers often speak of his influence on their teaching
philosophy.

ACTIVITY ESSAY: 1. As a student, cite your own experiences in the school

community and how can these experiences help you better understand
school-community partnering that promotes student development.

Students, parents, and instructors gain significantly from

community involvement in schools. More than simply volunteering your
time, participating in activities with your children strengthens the bond
between children and parents. Community involvement in schools has
numerous advantages, including improved academic engagement,
increased long-term life success, assistance in selecting higher-level
programs, and a reduction in school dropout rates.

When I was in elementary to high school, teachers had this thing

called events in the classroom, which was the card-giving day. My
parents always went to school on card-giving days because they wanted
to know my performance in our classroom, whether I failed, passed, or
was excellent. In that way, I can say that my parents, not only mine
but all parents, going to school to get the report card of their child really
shows that they have the full support of the school, and with this, they
can know the performance of their child, which improves the
relationship between the parents as a part of the community in the
school. Another experience that I have encountered is that every time
there is a Parents and School Conference, people are talking about the
events that should happen at school and what should be done in order
to provide a safe and comfortable environment for their children.
Because we all know that the environment or the classroom itself plays
a vital role in the student’s development, they can focus on studying at
school without a problem and feel comfortable learning. My experiences
help me to understand that it is important that the community has
support in school for the development of the students and vice versa.

In conclusion, “When schools, parents, families, and

communities work together to support learning, students tend to earn
higher grades, attend school more regularly, stay in school longer, and
enroll in higher-level programs.” National Education Association (NEA)
Teachers have a big responsibility to provide the best education to their
students. However, when a community of parents is involved in helping
and supporting the student’s success, they can commit mainly to
providing the best academic information.
APPLY: 2. Describe the relationship of the school and society using
what you learned in the discussion. The student will then formulate a
diagram to answer the question.

SCHOOL SOCIETY

John Dewey believed education was necessary for

society. He felt that education should be about social
interactions and freedom of participation in the classroom
for it to be effective. It wasn’t about transmitting information
to the students but teaching them the methods of acquiring
information for themselves.

A school is extremely important in ensuring the

development and education of individuals in society. It is in
responsible for educating and molding future generations, as
well as fostering an informed and productive people. Schools
must also reflect and promote the values and culture of the
society in which they function. Furthermore, schools often
serve as community centers and resources, offering a variety
of services and programs in addition to traditional education
to promote the overall well-being and growth of the
community.

Therefore, school education has to do with children's

social settings. A good society is the result of a good
educational system, which is the result of a decent society.
As a result, there must be strong connections between the
school and society.