CSP 02 Lesson 11: Educational Instution

Education

is considered as a social institution which serves various objectives primarily about teaching and learning a society's Way of life. _____ functions can be generally classified into two categories: manifest

functions and latent functions.

Manifest Education

refer to the primary and intended functions of an institution or policy.

Socialization

Before education was institutionalized, it was left to each family and community to teach the young ones their way of life in order to survive as they grow older.

Cultural Innovation and Transmission

Educational institutions seek to impart values such as discipline, perseverance, excellence, respect, and nationalism among students. As students continue to learn and conduct research, they begin to pick up new ideas and practices which would in turn improve their way of life

Social Integration and Control

Educational institutions also transmit and reinforce the dominant social norms, beliefs, and values on the students such as conformity and respect for other socio-political institutions such as the family, the government, and religion

Social Placement

__________ contributes to this objective by establishing a rewards and matching system which "rewards" students for their hard work and matches or groups them together according to their abilities

Latent Functions

_______ of education include restricting youth activities, forming networks and creating generation gaps.

Restricting Youth Activities

By keeping them in school and off the streets, the youth can be developed into productive individuals and members of society. Furthermore, if the youth are still studying in school, they are prevented from competing with adults who are applying in the job market.

Forming Networks

Through school activities and university programs, students can

also start to form their own networks. Engaging in this activity broadens the perspectives of students as they share their views and stories with each other as well as establishing connections for future professional use.

Generation Gap

Technological development in recent years is seen in the mass production of electronic gadgets such as smartphones and computers together with the rise of social media usage and online community membership.

Functionalist Perspective

Conflict Perspective

Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

Perspectives in Education

Quality of Education

Education Infrastrusture

Accessibility

Issues on the Salary and Career Development of Teachers

Issues in Philippine Education

1987 Constitution. According to Article 14, Section 1,

"The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.