education sociology - topic 1

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)))