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EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY
By Zachariah Aidin Druckman
Some questions to ponder…
How can we increase academic achievement?
Do schools simply perpetuate the class stratification system?
What moral or religious impact should schools have on young people?
Are children who have access to technology in schools better prepared for the future?
In education… We play with elements of Moral factors Social factors Political factors Religious factors
Education Psychology vs Education Sociology
What is EDUCATION PSYCHOLOGY? What is EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY?
WHAT IS EDUCATION???
EDUCATION SOCIOLOGY Does not concern on what is right or
wrong, good or bad , positive or negative Ed.Socio concerns the state of education
and outcomes of certain policies
WHAT ARE POLICIES?
Policies are… Courses or principals of action that are
adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, organization or individuals
Name me some policies…
SOCIOLOGY AND EDUCATION
Sociologists study people in group situations Area of specialties:1. Studies of institutions in society2. Studies of processes3. Studies of interactions between individuals and groups
STUDIES OF INSTITUTIONS When talking about society, there are SIX (6) MAJOR institutions
that constitute subject areas in sociology1. Family2. Religion3. Education4. Politics5. Economics6. health
So, what about schools??? Schools are considered as formal & complex organizations These organizations are part of the institutional structures that
carry out the work of societies
STUDIES OF PROCESSES Defined as the action part of a society that brings the structures
alive Through the processes of socialization, people learn how to fit
into society and what roles are expected of them Process of stratification: determines where people fit into the
social structure and their resultant lifestyle Change: an ever-present process that constantly forces schools
and other organizations to adjust to new demands Education: takes place formally (in classrooms) and informally
(at home). Influences lives
The institution of education interacts with other institutions
Family institution & School institution How are they related? Education institutions and… Religion Social Political
Sociology of education… A field that is devoted to understanding
educational systems Questions range from teacher and
student interactions to large educational systems of countries
Via Ed.Socio, policies can be guided for schools
Goal of sociology of education To objectively consider educational
practices, sometimes controversial topics, and even unpopular beliefs to gain understanding of a system that affects us all.
SO, LET’S BE CONTROVERSIAL!!
Religion and education
PPSMI vs MBMMBI
Sex Education
PMR vs PBS
No more capitol punishment
The Amirah Case
Are straight A’s REALLY important?
English as a compulsory passing subject
Racial division in schools
WHY STUDY SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION?
You are future teachers Someday you may ascend higher You may even be a minister!
LET’S PONDER MORE SITUATIONS
Are our children safe in schools?
How should education be funded?
What type of teachers are needed?
Ladies and gentlemen…
Education is MORE than JUST teaching
(((THANK YOU)))