describe the 5 social functions of education. what are the social benefits that education provides?
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CHAPTER 13 EDUCATION AND
RELIGION Describe the 5 social functions
of education.
What are the social benefits that education provides?
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DESCRIBE THE IDEAL HIGH SCHOOL. 1. Which courses would it offer?2. Which extracurricular activities would
it offer? 3. What would its priorities be, and how
would it reinforce these priorities in its policies?
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FUNCTIONALISM When the parts of society are working
properly, each contributes to the well-being of the whole society.
Manifest functions: positive, intended consequences.
Latent functions: unintended consequences.
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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Our society needs highly educated
peopleSchools function to teach the knowledge
and skills needed in society
Skills: reading, writing, math, ?
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VALUES Cultural transmission of values: a
process by which schools pass on society’s core valuesUS: private property, individualism, and
competition Japan: law requires that schools cultivate a
“respect for tradition and culture, love for nation and homeland”
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SOCIAL INTEGRATION Sense of national identity
Saluting flag/pledge of alliegance Teach mainstream ideas to millions of
immigrantsSame political views; no rebellion
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GATEKEEPING Society benefits when people are sorted
according to their abilities and ambitions.Gatekeeping: Determining which people will
enter what occupations.
Credentialing: using diplomas and degrees to determine who is eligible for a job
Tracking: sorting students into different educational programs based on perceived abilities.
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REPLACING FAMILY FUNCTIONS Child care: Elementary schools offer care before
and after school.
Daycare for children of teenage students at schools.
Sex education: school-based health centers, birth control.
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How have your experiences in education (including teachers, classes, etc.) influenced your goals, attitudes, and values? How have your classmates influenced you?
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HOME SCHOOLING 1. Why do you think that home schooling has
become so popular?
2. Do you think this social movement could eventually become a threat to U.S. public schools?
3. Would you consider home schooling your children? Why or why not?
4. Does home schooling work?
5. Can parents who are not trained as teachers actually teach?
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MANIFEST FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
Cultural reproduction. Social control. Assimilation. Training and development. Selection and allocation of statuses. The promotion of change.
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LATENT FUNCTIONS AND DYSFUNCTIONS1. The production of a generation gap.2. The custodial care of children.3. The creation of a youth subculture.4. The rationalization of inequality.5. The perpetuation of social inequality.