Sociological
Foundation and
Perspective of
Education
SOCIO-PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION
What is Educational Sociology?
Sociology?
Studies
relationship
between society
and education
* Examines how social
social institutions
influence learning
Analyzes
educational
systems as social
structures
* Views schools as
microcosms of larger
society
Explores power dynamics in educational settings
*Investigates inequality reproduction through schooling
The five basic institutions
1. Family institution- The family is the smallest social institution with the unique
function or production and rearing the young. It is the basic unit of Philippine society and the educational
system.
2. Educational institution- deals with socialization and preparation
for productive participatory citizenship.
3. Religious institution- deals with the promotion of personal meaning and
understanding of ultimate concerns.
4. Economic institution- deals with the allocation and distribution of goods
and services.
5. Political institution- deals with the authoritative allocation of public social
goals and values.
General functions of social institutions
1. Institutions satisfy the basic needs of society.
2. Institutions define dominant social values.
3. Institutions establish permanent patterns of social
behavior.
4. Institutions support other institutions.
5. Institutions provide roles for individuals
Social
Institutions
Key Theoretical
Frameworks
Functionalism
Conflict Theory
Symbolic Interactionism
Key Theoretical
Frameworks
Functionalism
➢ Views education as serving
societal and maintaining stability.
➢ *a soclogical theory that views society as
a complex system where each part
works
together to maintain stability and
solidarity.
Functionalist Perspective
➢ Education Promotes social
order and stability.
➢ Reinforces social norms and
shared values
➢Prepares individuals for work
and Role Preparation
Émile Durkheim
-Set the stage for later
functionalist analyses of
institutions by
concluding that religion
promotes social solidarity
and collective
conscience.
Key Theoretical
Frameworks
Conflict Theory
➢Examines how education reproduces
inequality and power differences.
➢Social institutions tend to reinforce and
inequalities and uphold the power of dominant
groups. Emphasizes divisions and conflicts
within social institutions.
Conflict Perspective
Ruling Class Benefits
-Education serves the elite
Hidden Curriculum
-Reinforces dominant ideology
Maintains Inequality
-Perpetuates class differences
Karl Marx: Education primarily benefits the ruling class
-Social institutions are
determined by their society’s
Mode of production and
Social institutions serve to
Maintain the power of
The dominant class
Key Theoretical
Frameworks
➢ a sociological theory that
examines how individuals interact
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focusing on the symbols and
meanings they create during
social interactions.
➢ Focuses on interactions and other
symbolic communications within
social institutions.
SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM
Symbolic Interactionist Perspective
Classroom Interactions
Focus on daily exchanges
Labeling Theory
Students become their labels
Teacher Expectations
Self-fulfilling prophecy effect
Micro-level View
Individual
interactions matter
-Social institutions are
independent but no single
institutions
determine the rest. The
causes and consequences of
social institutions
cannot be assumed in
advanced.
Education as a Social Institution
Formal Structures
Schools,
universities, and
standardized systems of
learning.
Socialization
Transmitting cultural values,
norms, and expected
behaviors.
Institutional Connections
Links to economic, political,
and
family systems.
Cultural Reflection
Mirrors and
reinforces societal
values and
priorities.
Stratification in Education
Educational Attainment
Advanced degrees and specialized credentials
Access and Opportunity
Resources, quality schools, and support systems
Identity Factors
Race, gender, class, and other social identities
Structural Foundations
Systemic inequalities and historical
patterns
Schools as agents of socialization
Primary socialization
Parents' education level affects child's starting point
Peer socialization
Quality differs based on neighborhood
Educational attainment
Credentials reinforce existing social hierarchy
Occupational socialization
Jobs determine next generation's resources
Educational Inequality Factors
Socioeconomic Status
• School funding disparities
• Access to resources
• Home learning environment
Race and Ethnicity
• Segregation effects
• Curriculum representation
• Teacher diversity gap
Geographic Location
• Urban vs. rural disparities
• Community resources
• Technology access
Applications in real life
Tracking:
Sorting students by
ability can limit
opportunities.
Cultural capital:
Students from
wealthier
backgrounds gain
advantages.
School Funding
Differences
impact student
success.
Future Directions in Sociological Foundations
New Methodologies
Mixed methods and
participatory
research
approaches
emerge.
Digital Integration
Virtual learning
spaces reshape
educational
interactions and
access.
Social Challenges
Education addresses
climate change,
inequality, and global
migration.
Equity Focus
Systems evolve to
prioritize justice
and inclusive
excellence.
Transformative Educational
Approaches
Critical Pedagogy
Paulo Freire's approach challenges power structures
Students become active participants
Multicultural Education
Inclusive curriculum represents diverse perspectives
Validates all students' cultural backgrounds
Community Schools
Integrate community resources and involvement
Address barriers to educational access
Summary
❖ Education is shaped by and shapes society.
society.
❖ Functionalist: stability and roles
❖ Conflict: inequality and power
❖ Interactionist: everyday classroom
dynamics.
❖ Critical for understanding
education
“Education is the most
powerful weapon which
you can use to change
the world”
-Nelson Mandela-
Answer the following:
1 How does education perpetuate or mitigate social inequalities, and what are
the specific ways in which these inequalities manifest in the education
system? .
2.Discuss the ways in which education can be a tool for social
change, and provide examples of historical or contemporary
movements that have used education to achieve social progress.
3.Analyze the role of teachers as social agents, and their responsibilities
in shaping students' social development and their understanding of
society.
Sociological  Foundation and  Perspective of  Education.pptx

Sociological Foundation and Perspective of Education.pptx

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    What is EducationalSociology? Sociology? Studies relationship between society and education * Examines how social social institutions influence learning Analyzes educational systems as social structures * Views schools as microcosms of larger society Explores power dynamics in educational settings *Investigates inequality reproduction through schooling
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    The five basicinstitutions 1. Family institution- The family is the smallest social institution with the unique function or production and rearing the young. It is the basic unit of Philippine society and the educational system. 2. Educational institution- deals with socialization and preparation for productive participatory citizenship. 3. Religious institution- deals with the promotion of personal meaning and understanding of ultimate concerns. 4. Economic institution- deals with the allocation and distribution of goods and services. 5. Political institution- deals with the authoritative allocation of public social goals and values.
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    General functions ofsocial institutions 1. Institutions satisfy the basic needs of society. 2. Institutions define dominant social values. 3. Institutions establish permanent patterns of social behavior. 4. Institutions support other institutions. 5. Institutions provide roles for individuals
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    Key Theoretical Frameworks Functionalism ➢ Viewseducation as serving societal and maintaining stability. ➢ *a soclogical theory that views society as a complex system where each part works together to maintain stability and solidarity.
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    Functionalist Perspective ➢ EducationPromotes social order and stability. ➢ Reinforces social norms and shared values ➢Prepares individuals for work and Role Preparation
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    Émile Durkheim -Set thestage for later functionalist analyses of institutions by concluding that religion promotes social solidarity and collective conscience.
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    Key Theoretical Frameworks Conflict Theory ➢Examineshow education reproduces inequality and power differences. ➢Social institutions tend to reinforce and inequalities and uphold the power of dominant groups. Emphasizes divisions and conflicts within social institutions.
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    Conflict Perspective Ruling ClassBenefits -Education serves the elite Hidden Curriculum -Reinforces dominant ideology Maintains Inequality -Perpetuates class differences Karl Marx: Education primarily benefits the ruling class
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    -Social institutions are determinedby their society’s Mode of production and Social institutions serve to Maintain the power of The dominant class
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    Key Theoretical Frameworks ➢ asociological theory that examines how individuals interact Highligwhts ciotmhpetitioen faor rcesohurcesoantd chredeentria,ls. focusing on the symbols and meanings they create during social interactions. ➢ Focuses on interactions and other symbolic communications within social institutions. SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM
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    Symbolic Interactionist Perspective ClassroomInteractions Focus on daily exchanges Labeling Theory Students become their labels Teacher Expectations Self-fulfilling prophecy effect Micro-level View Individual interactions matter
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    -Social institutions are independentbut no single institutions determine the rest. The causes and consequences of social institutions cannot be assumed in advanced.
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    Education as aSocial Institution Formal Structures Schools, universities, and standardized systems of learning. Socialization Transmitting cultural values, norms, and expected behaviors. Institutional Connections Links to economic, political, and family systems. Cultural Reflection Mirrors and reinforces societal values and priorities.
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    Stratification in Education EducationalAttainment Advanced degrees and specialized credentials Access and Opportunity Resources, quality schools, and support systems Identity Factors Race, gender, class, and other social identities Structural Foundations Systemic inequalities and historical patterns
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    Schools as agentsof socialization Primary socialization Parents' education level affects child's starting point Peer socialization Quality differs based on neighborhood Educational attainment Credentials reinforce existing social hierarchy Occupational socialization Jobs determine next generation's resources
  • 19.
    Educational Inequality Factors SocioeconomicStatus • School funding disparities • Access to resources • Home learning environment Race and Ethnicity • Segregation effects • Curriculum representation • Teacher diversity gap Geographic Location • Urban vs. rural disparities • Community resources • Technology access
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    Applications in reallife Tracking: Sorting students by ability can limit opportunities. Cultural capital: Students from wealthier backgrounds gain advantages. School Funding Differences impact student success.
  • 21.
    Future Directions inSociological Foundations New Methodologies Mixed methods and participatory research approaches emerge. Digital Integration Virtual learning spaces reshape educational interactions and access. Social Challenges Education addresses climate change, inequality, and global migration. Equity Focus Systems evolve to prioritize justice and inclusive excellence.
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    Transformative Educational Approaches Critical Pedagogy PauloFreire's approach challenges power structures Students become active participants Multicultural Education Inclusive curriculum represents diverse perspectives Validates all students' cultural backgrounds Community Schools Integrate community resources and involvement Address barriers to educational access
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    Summary ❖ Education isshaped by and shapes society. society. ❖ Functionalist: stability and roles ❖ Conflict: inequality and power ❖ Interactionist: everyday classroom dynamics. ❖ Critical for understanding education
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    “Education is themost powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” -Nelson Mandela-
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    Answer the following: 1How does education perpetuate or mitigate social inequalities, and what are the specific ways in which these inequalities manifest in the education system? . 2.Discuss the ways in which education can be a tool for social change, and provide examples of historical or contemporary movements that have used education to achieve social progress. 3.Analyze the role of teachers as social agents, and their responsibilities in shaping students' social development and their understanding of society.