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SED2601 Assignment 2- Sociology in Education
Sociology in Education (University of South Africa)
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Amber Brooke Sharman
Assignment 2
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Question 1
1.1 The word education originates from the Latin word “educere” which means to
bring out what is within. It is concerned with drawing out the human values that
are present in every human being. Education is the process of acquiring
knowledge, acquiring the skills needed to reason and judge and preparing
peoples intellect for their future. Education is a process that that never stops
changing and it is a form of socialization.
1.2 Sociology of education is the scientific analysis of the social patterns involved in
the education system. It is the study of education from a sociological
perspective. It also forms part of the discipline of education. It increases the
understanding of the relationship between society and educational institutions at
macro and micro levels.
1.3a) Macrosociological means a large-scale analysis has been done with emphasis
on populations and social systems.
b) Microsociological means a small-scale analysis has been done on the behaviour
of people in small groups and in order to understand their actions.
1.4 This aim could be taught in the classroom by:
Giving learners vocational education.
Developing the physical and mental skills of learners.
Teaching learners to be adaptable.
Teaching learners to understand, to appreciate and to live by democracy.
Teaching learners to use their free time wisely.
Teaching learners how to deal with change in all aspects.
Teaching learners peace and understanding.
1.5 Education brings large numbers of people together and influences them to
be united, resulting in social solidarity. Education at school teaches learners
universal values and norms. Education prepares people for their future roles
in society and helps to match them with jobs that suit them. School gives
learners equal opportunity in society.
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SED2601 Assignment 2- Sociology in Education
Sociology in Education (University of South Africa)
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Amber Brooke Sharman
Assignment 2
Unique number: 660850
Question 1
1.1 The word education originates from the Latin word “educere” which means to
bring out what is within. It is concerned with drawing out the human values that
are present in every human being. Education is the process of acquiring
knowledge, acquiring the skills needed to reason and judge and preparing
peoples intellect for their future. Education is a process that that never stops
changing and it is a form of socialization.
1.2 Sociology of education is the scientific analysis of the social patterns involved in
the education system. It is the study of education from a sociological
perspective. It also forms part of the discipline of education. It increases the
understanding of the relationship between society and educational institutions at
macro and micro levels.
1.3a) Macrosociological means a large-scale analysis has been done with emphasis
on populations and social systems.
b) Microsociological means a small-scale analysis has been done on the behaviour
of people in small groups and in order to understand their actions.
1.4 This aim could be taught in the classroom by:
Giving learners vocational education.
Developing the physical and mental skills of learners.
Teaching learners to be adaptable.
Teaching learners to understand, to appreciate and to live by democracy.
Teaching learners to use their free time wisely.
Teaching learners how to deal with change in all aspects.
Teaching learners peace and understanding.
1.5 Education brings large numbers of people together and influences them to
be united, resulting in social solidarity. Education at school teaches learners
universal values and norms. Education prepares people for their future roles
in society and helps to match them with jobs that suit them. School gives
learners equal opportunity in society.
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