sociology : sociological foundation
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SOCIOLOGY………… - Latin “Socius” - “social or being with others” - and the Greek “logos” - “study” Therefore, the term “Sociology” basically means the “study of social beings”. It studies: human behavior in groups social structure and social phenomena different forms of human interrelations The Sociological Foundation - Issues from society including groups and institutions in the culture and their contribution to education - refers to issues from society that have an influence on curriculum. There are many aspects of the society that need consideration in curriculum making. These include: Changes occurring in societal structures; Transmission of culture; social problems as issues for Curriculum and Economics issues. AIMS OF EDUCATION Schools exist within, not apart from, social context Schools emerges within society Development of social feelings and qualities Development of a socially efficient individual Improvement of vocational efficiency Use of leisure time and development of healthy recreational pursuits Transmission of social heritage Diffusion of more and more knowledge Development of constructive and creative outlook of the individual Education for social service, social efficiency, emotional integration, national unity and patriotism CURRICULUM Based on conditions, problems and needs of society An agent for transmission of basic values of culture Prepare the child for global/world society Flexible and changeable for the effective realization of socially determined objectives Lead to the development of genuine ‘we feeling’ i.e. of a group having a spirit of social interaction METHODS OF TEACHING Enable child to acquire skills and knowledge needed Develop a capacity for social adjustment Develop problem solving and constructive thinking Socialized techniques; project and group methods ROLE OF THE TEACHER Destiny of the nation is shaped in classrooms by the teachers Be exposed to the concept of freedom, dignity of the individual, rights and duties so as to transmit the same to the younger generation Expected to possess right attitude of social behavior Remain above casteism, regionalism THE SCHOOL Reflect and epitomize the larger society outside its walls Balance, purify and simplify the activities of the society in its environment CONCLUSION Education takes place in society Education is essentially a social process Social environment educates the child education has a social role to play Education is a lifelong process Education is not only schooling Education must be social in nature and develop democratic skills and values in studentsTRANSCRIPT
Sociological Foundation
SOCIOLOGY…………
It studies:• human behavior in groups • social structure and social phenomena• different forms of human interrelations
- Latin “Socius” - “social or being with others”
- and the Greek “logos” - “study”
Therefore, the term “Sociology” basically means the “study of social beings”.
The Sociological Foundation - Issues from society including groups and institutions in the culture and their contribution to education
- refers to issues from society that have an influence on curriculum.
There are many aspects of the society that need consideration in curriculum making. These include:
•Changes occurring in societal structures;•Transmission of culture;•social problems as issues for Curriculum and •Economics issues.
Education and Society
Schools exist within, not apart from,
social context
Schools emerges within society
Society
Education
Politics
Churc
h
Culture
Econom
ic
Home
Technology
Others
Schools
SOCIOLOGICAL BASIS
AIMS OF EDUCATION
Development of social feelings and qualities
Development of a socially efficient individual
Improvement of vocational efficiency
Use of leisure time and development of healthy recreational
pursuits
Transmission of social heritage
Diffusion of more and more knowledge
Development of constructive and creative outlook of the individual
Education for social service, social efficiency, emotional integration,
national unity and patriotism
CURRICULUM
Based on conditions, problems and needs of society
An agent for transmission of basic values of culture
Prepare the child for global/world society
Flexible and changeable for the effective realization of socially
determined objectives
Lead to the development of genuine ‘we feeling’ i.e. of a group
having a spirit of social interaction
METHODS OF TEACHING
Enable child to acquire skills and knowledge needed
Develop a capacity for social adjustment
Develop problem solving and constructive thinking
Socialized techniques; project and group methods
Destiny of the nation is shaped in classrooms by the teachers
Be exposed to the concept of freedom, dignity of the individual,
rights and duties so as to transmit the same to the younger
generation
Expected to possess right attitude of social behavior
Remain above casteism, regionalism
ROLE OF THE TEACHER
THE SCHOOL
DISCIPLINE
Reflect and epitomize the larger society outside its walls
Balance, purify and simplify the activities of the society in its environment
Should come through participation in group activities and social service activities
Curriculum:-Basic skills-Apprenticeship-Didactic teaching
Curriculum:-Basic skills-Apprenticeship-Didactic teaching
Curriculum:-Factory model-Compartments-Didactic teaching
Curriculum:-Factory model-Compartments-Didactic teaching
Agrarian SocietyAgrarian Society
Information Society
Information Society
Industrial Society
Industrial Society
Example…….
CONCLUSION
Education takes place in society
Education is essentially a social process
Social environment educates the child
education has a social role to play
Education is a lifelong process
Education is not only schooling
Education must be social in nature and develop democratic skills and
values in students