EDUCATION FROM

SOCIOLOGICAL
POINT OF VIEW
DISCUSSANTS:
MARIA LORELIE ROSIMA-CABAGUE
MEREAL ADELLEY BROFAS
MONALISA LANZANAS WACAY
 EDUCATION FROM SOCIOLOGICAL
POINT OF VIEW

a) Meaning of Education
b) Aims of Education
c) Functions of Education
d) Construction of Curriculum
e) Methods of Teaching
f) Efficient Method of Teaching
g) Discipline
 INSTRUCTIONS: ROLE
PLAYING
1. The class will be divided into four groups. Group
1,2,3,4

2. Each group will be given 5minutes to discuss on

how their role playing will be.

3. Presentation proper – each group will be given

5minutes to present their activity to the class.
 AS A TEACHER:

• How can you handle the different sociological

issues in education.
• What are your interventions in the given
situation.
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
GROUP 3
GROUP 4
EDUCATION FROM SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

a)Meaning of Education
b)Aims of Education
 SOCIOLOGY
socio –derived from the latin “SOCIUS”
means
“SOCIAL OR BEING WITH OTHERS”

logy – from the Greek “LOGOS” means

“STUDY”
 SOCIOLOGY
It studies:
Human behavior in groups
Social structure and social phenomena
Different forms of human interrelations
 THE SOCIOLOGICAL
FOUNDATION
Issues from society including groups and
institutions in the culture and their contribution to
education.

Refers to issues from society that have an

influence on curriculum.
 THE SOCIOLOGICAL
FOUNDATION
There are many aspects of the society that need
consideration in curriculum making.
These include:
Changes occurring in societal structures
Transmission of culture
Social problems as issues for curriculum and
Economic issues
 EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
Study of interaction of the individual and his cultural
environment including other individuals several
groups and patterns of behavior (Brown).

Starts with the assumption that education is an

activity which goes on in society and the society in
turns determines the nature education (Ottaway).
 EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY
The scientific study of how people live in social groups,
especially including the study of education that is obtained by
the living in the social groups, and education that is needed
by the members to live efficiently in social group (Good).

Is the science which describes and explains institutions,

groups and social processes in relation to the educational
system in its evolution and changing function.
 AIMS OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY - ACCORDING TO
HARINGTON

1. To acquire knowledge about school work and the

work of teachers in relation to society and social
progress.

2. To study the effects of social elements on the school

social elements refers to diverse components that
constitute to form the society as a whole.
 AIMS OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY - ACCORDING TO
HARINGTON

3.To acquire knowledge about the effects of social elements on

individual.

4.To construct a curriculum of education with full understanding

of the economic and cultural tendencies of society.
 AIMS OF EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY - ACCORDING TO
HARINGTON

5. To gain knowledge about the democratic

ideologies.

6. To employ research techniques for achieving the

aims.
 SCOPE OF
EDUCATONAL SOCIOLOGY

• Mutual relations of teacher and students.

• The place of a teacher in society.

• Social problems, needs and aspirations.

• Small units of society and their interrelations.

 SCOPE OF
EDUCATONAL SOCIOLOGY
• School and its relations with local social institutions.

• Effect of social life upon individuals and school.

• Progress of democratic feelings in school.

• Necessary modification in the curriculum for individual

and social growth.
 SCOPE OF
EDUCATONAL SOCIOLOGY
•Encouragement to critical thinking and investigation.
•Evaluation of radio, television and press as medium of social
progress.
•Determination of teaching methods of the development of child.
•Investigation of all sources of social restrictions and social
environment.
 EDUCATION FROM SOCIOLOGICAL
POINTS OF VIEW

Meaning of Education

• EDUCATION is a life-long process of interaction, growth

and development which results in the medication of
behavior of the individual by more and more social
interaction leading to the socialization of individuals.
 AIMS OF EDUCATION

1. To develop social feelings, social attitudes,

social qualities and democratic ideas.

2. Social efficiency and self – reliance.

3.Effective and gainful Use of Leisure Time.

4. Improvement of vocational efficiency.

 AIMS OF EDUCATION

5. Transmission of social heritage.

6. Diffusion of more and more knowledge.

7. Development of constructive and creative outlook of

the individual.

8. Education for social service, social efficiency,

emotional integration, national unity and patriotism.
EDUCATION FROM SOCIOLOGICAL
POINT OF VIEW

c. Functions of Education
d. Construction of Curriculum
 FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
1.Diffusion of knowledge.
2.Education as a means of social
control.
3.Security and transmission of social
heritage.
4.Social progress.
 CONSTRUCTION OF CURRICULUM

Based on conditions, problems and needs of

society.

An agent for transmission of basic values of culture.

Prepare the child for global / world society.

 CONSTRUCTION OF CURRICULUM

Flexible and changeable for the effective realization

of socially determined objectives.

Lead to the development of genuine “we feeling” i.e

of a group having a spirit of social interaction.

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
I – IMPACT OF SOCIETY ON EDUCATION

 Influence of social structure and ideals

 Influence of political conditions

 Influence of economic conditions

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
I – IMPACT OF SOCIETY ON EDUCATION

 Influence of Religious Conditions

 Influence of Social Thought

 Influence of Social Changes

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
II – IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON SOCIETY

 Preservation of Social Heritage

 Awakening of Social Feelings

 Political Development of Society

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
II – IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON SOCIETY
 Economic Development of Society
 Social Control
 Social Change
 Social Reform
 Socialization of Child
 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
III – DUTIES OF SOCIETY TOWARDS EDUCATION

 Establishment of Schools

 Provision of Vocational Education

 Establishment of Libraries

 Building Gymnasium
 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
III – DUTIES OF SOCIETY TOWARDS
EDUCATION

 Provision of Academic and Cultural Education

 Provision of Adult Education

 Enlisting Co-operation of other Agencies

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
IV – DUTIES OF EDUCATION TOWARDS
SOCIETY

 Preservation of Culture and Civilization

 Maintenance of Culture and Civilization

 Development of Civilization and Society

 EDUCATION AND
SOCIETY
IV – DUTIES OF EDUCATION TOWARDS
SOCIETY

 Fulfillment of Social Needs

 Importance in Curriculum

 Development of Constructive Powers

EDUCATION FROM SOCIOLOGICAL
POINT OF VIEW

e. Methods of Teaching
f. Efficient Method of Teaching
g. Discipline
 METHODS OF TEACHING

Enable child to acquire skills and knowledge needed

Develop a capacity for social adjustment

Develop problem solving and constructive thinking

Socialized techniques; project and group methods

 EFFICIENT METHOD OF TEACHING

Teaching methods is the stimulation,

guidance, direction and encouragement for

learning.
 EFFICIENT METHOD OF TEACHING

 Instructional strategies determine the approach a

teacher may take to achieve learning objectives.

 Instructional methods are used by teachers to

create learning environment.

 ROLE OF THE TEACHER
Destiny of the nation is shaped in classrooms by

the teachers.

Be exposed to the concept of freedom, dignity of

the individual, rights and duties so as to transmit

 ROLE OF THE TEACHER

Expected to possess right attitude of social

behavior.

Remain above casteism, regionalism.

 THE SCHOOL
Reflect and epitomize the larger society

outside its walls.

Balance, purify and simplify the activities of

the society in its environment.

 DISCIPLINE
Should come through participation in group

activities and social service activities.