Malitbog, Bongabong, Oriental Mindoro Philippines
SOCIAL DIMENSION OF EDUCATION
COURSE SYLLABUS
Academic Year 2012-2013
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to social science theories and researches related to education. It focuses on an understanding of the four pillars of education, which are fundamental to learner’s critical and logical decisions – making as an active members of society and as global citizens. It also aims to enhance their critical understanding of the transformational education, work and culture brought about by globalization in order to respond to the same.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, the students should be able to: 1. Discuss and analyze relevant social science theories and researches related to education. 2. Appreciate and apply the basic assumptions, made in social science studies in order to help learners make critical and logical decisions. 3. Develop a realization of a teachers’ role as active members of the society as a global citizens tasked with the duty of training responsible citizens. 4. Develop an understanding of the relationship between or among individuals, the family, school and society by applying the four pillars of educations. 5. Make appropriate adjustments to address the needs of learners with different cultural backgrounds and characteristics. 6. Adjust the various special and cultural changes affecting education.
Week 1 Introduction to Social Dimension of Education Social Science Theories of Education Consensus Theory Conflict Theory
WEEK 2 Structural Functionalism Various Interactionists Theories Conceptualization
WEEK 3 The Four Pillars of Education Learning to Know Learning to Do Learning to Live Together Learning to Be
WEEK 4 Prelim Examination
WEEK 5 Intercultural Communication Communication and Language The Nature and Meaning of Culture Relationship Between Language and Culture