Functions and Importance

of Education in the Society

 Education cultivates a country’s economy and
society; therefore, it is the milestone of a nation’s
progress. Education provides knowledge and skills to the
population, as well as shaping the personality of the
youth of a nation
• Definition of Education
Education is the social institution through which society
provides its members with important knowledge, including basic
facts, job skills, and cultural norms and values (Macionis, 2012).
Education is the acquisition of knowledge, habits, skills, and
abilities through instruction and training or through self-activity.
It is systematic training of the moral and intellectual faculties of
the mind. It is the process of transmitting to the young, the vital
cultural heritage of a group.
 Education is the most crucial aspect of society. Why?
It is for the reason that when it given great attention it
will become the powerful tool to make every individual
the catalyst of change, a change than can make the
society progressive and functional.
 FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
.

1.Transmission of Culture. Education instill and transmit the social norms

values and beliefs into the next generation. ...
2.Social integration. ...
3.Career Selection. ...
4.Techniques of Learning Skills. ...
5.Socialization. ...
6.Rational Thinking. ...
7.Adjustment in Society. ...
8.Patriotism.
• Education provides stability in life, and it's
something that no one can ever take away from
you. By being well-educated and holding a
college degree, you increase your chances for
better career opportunities and open up new
doors for yourself.
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• What is education video

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTbtHSl_66w
History of education in the Philippines

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Functions of education
.FUNCTIONS AND IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION

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A. Multiple Choice: Carefully read every question below and choose
the letter
that corresponds to your answer. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of
paper.
For items 1 to 4 ,
A. Family B. Education C. Government D.
Religion
1. The institution that administers the regulatory functions of
law and order,
and maintains security in society.

2. The process of socialization, which begins informally at home

and then
3. The most basic social institution and is a system of organized relationship
involving workable and dependable ways of meeting basic social needs.

4. Constitutes a set of beliefs regarding the ultimate power in the universe, the
ideal and proper pattern of behavior, and ceremonial ways to expressing
these beliefs.
• For Items 5-8
A. Formal Education C. Non-Formal Education
B. Informal Education D. Special Education

5. It provides distinct services, facilities, curricula, and instructional materials

average or norm.

6. Refers to the systematic and deliberate process of hierarchically structured

and sequential learning.
7. They are organized systematic education that provides selected types of
learning to a segment of the population.

8. It is a lifelong process of learning. What other function or purpose of

education it is referring to?
• For Items 9-12
• A. Education is Self-Empowerment
• B. Fosters Participant Democracy
• C. Financial stability
• D. To complete the socialization process

9. Education helps you gain sufficient academic qualification, knowledge and

skills to get a suitable employment with proper remuneration or salary.

10. Literacy, which is the product of education, allows full participation of

the people in democratic process and effective voting.
11. Receiving a good education helps empower you, thus making you strong
enough to look after yourself in any given situation or conditions.

12. The main social objective of education which involves the family and school
as agents of socialization.

13. What is education? [3pts]

14. Discuss the functions and importance of education in the society.[5pts]

• CORRECT ANSWERS
• 1. C
• 2. B
• 3. A
• 4. D
• 5. D
• 6. A
• 7. C
• 8. B
• 9. C
• 10. B
• 11. A
• 12. D