WEEK 15 CULTURAL

TRANSMISSION

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2022-2023 Second Semester
ECE 103 Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Thursday, May 11, 2023
 WEEK 14 TO DO
1. Attendance: 1. BATTALONES, Madielyn; 2. BOLANIO, Katlyn Lykca; 3. CALLEJA, Moju;
4. CLAMOR, Bianca Nicole; 5. NACION, Vheb; 6. FABELLO, Althea; 7. SALAZAR, Missy
2. Week 16 May 18: Progressivism

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Week 17 May 25: Last Day: Summary
Week 18 May 29 - June 3: Final Exam Week
*ECE Seminar-Workshop: May 27 Saturday (8am to 4pm: Prof
Tandoc, Dr Magpily): Attendance will be checked.
4. Lecture: Cultural Transmission
5. Goodbyes
CULTURAL TRANSMISSION REFERS TO
THE IDEA THAT CULTURE IS PASSED
DOWN FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE
NEXT.
 Learning from your environment and society helps shape your values,

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sense of self, and what you internalize as acceptable behavior.

 Cultural transmission plays a vital role in human socialization and in the

development of human societies.

 It is through cultural transmission that we learn the beliefs and behaviors

that are important to our cultures and that enable us to participate in our
society.
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 Cultural transmission also allows us to pass on our
accumulated knowledge and wisdom to future

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generations.
 It is through cultural transmission that we transmit
our history, our art, our literature, and our science. It
is essential to the survival and vitality of civilizations.
THE FORMS OF CULTURAL TRANSMISSION
 Direct transmission: This is when culture is passed down
from parents to children through direct teaching. For example,

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a parent may teach their child how to perform a traditional
dance or make a specific type of craft.
 Indirect transmission: This occurs when culture is absorbed
indirectly, without any specific intention to do so. An example of
this would be a child picking up the habits and mannerisms of
their parents simply by observing them on a daily basis.
THE FORMS OF CULTURAL TRANSMISSION
 Observational learning: This happens when people learn
by observing others around them, even if they are not

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directly instructed to do so. An example of this would be
someone who learns how to make a traditional dish by
watching someone else prepare it.
 Imitation: This occurs when people copy the behavior of
others around them. An example of this would be a child
who begins to speak with the same accent as their friends
or family members.
 EXAMPLES OF CULTURAL TRANSMISSION
INCLUDE:
 Transition of culture in media: Watching television and movies
teaches us about our culture.

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 Transition of culture in schools: Schools enforce culture both
explicitly (through the curriculum) and implicitly (through the hidden
curriculum)
 Transition of culture in the family: Families are the first place
where children learn about their culture and values.
 Transition of culture among peer groups: Children’s games and
conversations involve transmitting, repeating, and practicing cultural
values.
KEY CONCEPTS RELATED TO CULTURAL TRANSMISSION
1. CULTURAL LEARNING
 One of the most important aspects of cultural learning is that it is often
unconscious; we absorb the standard and values of our culture without
being aware of it. This is why it can be so difficult to change our behavior,

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even when we want to.

 A person may have grown up in a family that valued thriftiness and hard
work. Even if that person now lives in a different place that has different
values, they may still find themselves thinking and behaving in ways that
reflect their early training.

 We imitate those around us from an early age; parents and other

caregivers are usually our first teachers. A person learns not only how to
perform certain actions but also how to think and feel about them.
 2. CULTURAL EVOLUTION
Cultural evolution is the process by which
cultures change and adapt over time. This can be

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due to various factors, such as contact with other
cultures, technological change, or population
growth.
3. ENCULTURATION
This is the process by which individuals learn the norms and
values of their culture. This process begins in childhood and

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continues throughout an individual’s lifetime.
 One of the most essential aspects of enculturation is
language acquisition, and it is a critical tool for transmitting
culture. It allows individuals to communicate their ideas and
beliefs to others.
 CONCLUSION
 Overall, it is clear that theories around cultural transmission
have a lot to offer in terms of explaining to a person how and
why certain civilizations develop.

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 It also addresses cultural deficits and gives a person
knowledge of foreign cultures. The role of women in society and
families has been transferred to this century, bringing along with
it the standard and acceptable gender roles.
 CONCLUSION
 Thecultural transmission process is constantly occurring as
people converse with each other, picking up cultural cues

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from one another.
 From a social science perspective, cultural transmission is a
means of learning information in a one-directional way. Its
influenced by social structure, the environment and political
means.
 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHIES
B. CULTURAL TRANSMISSION APPROACH

Cultural Transmission
Ideology Child can be trained. Behaviorist. (nurture).
Child Symbol New computer / smartphone (passive role).
Educational Mastery of knowledge and
Aim values of culture.
Emphasis Society-centered
Focus Teacher-dominated
Orientation Product-Oriented

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CULTURAL TRANSMISSION APPROACH
Cultural Transmission
Motivation Extrinsic (external reasons)
Role of the Teacher Source of knowledge; Authority
Teaching Strategies Memorization; Drills.
Discipline Rewards and punishment.
Proponents Locke, Skinner, Pavlov
Engelmann

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CENTER IS LIKE (13 MINUTES)

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qRfq
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EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ON
CHINESE TRADITIONAL CULTURE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSVMz
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PRIMARY SCHOOL IN CHINA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPGTYwdyL_Y