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ED 402: Sociology of Education Notes

Institution: Catholic University of Eastern Africa

Course: Bachelor of Education

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Introduction to Sociology and Sociology of Education

Content:
Definition of Sociology
Development of Sociology
French Revolution
Industrial Revolution
Scope of Sociology
Relationship between Sociology and other Social Sciences
Sociology & Economics
Sociology & Psychology
Sociology & Political science
Sociology & Social works
Sociology & Demography
Sociology & Anthropology
Purpose of Sociology in Education
Origins and Development of Sociology of Education
What is Sociology of Education?
Origins and Development of Sociology of Education
Emile Durkheim, John Dewey, and Karl Mannheim.

Sociological Issues of Concern to Sociology of Education
Importance of Sociology of Education to Educators


Sociological Theories and Their Application to Education
Definition of a theory
Function of a theory
Definition of a Sociological Theory
Functions of a sociological theory
Sociological Theories used to explain Educational Phenomena and their Implication to Education
Structural Functionalist Theory
Conflict Theory
Interaction Theories (Symbolic and Labeling)

Labeling theory
Symbolic Interaction
Critical Pedagogy
Symbolic Interaction
Ethnomethodology
Feminist Theories

Functions of Education and Social Stratification in the Society
Functions of Education in the Society
Definition of the society
Components of a Society
Relationship between Education and Society
Types of Education
The Social Functions of Education to the Society
Manifest
Latent
Dysfunctions
Other Potential Effects of Investing in Education

Social Stratification, Social Mobility and Education
Theories on Stratification
The Functionalist Theory (Consensus)
Conflict Theory
Types of stratification systems

Open systems
Closed systems
Social stratification in Kenya
Patterns of Social stratification
Steep Pyramid Structure
Diamond Shaped Structure/Western class system
Three-class Structure
Three or more Class structures
Effects of Social Stratification on Education
Social Stratification and Nature of Schools


Dropout Phenomenon in Kenya
Factors contributing to dropouts
Types of Movement in Social Mobility
Type of social mobility
Types of movement in social mobility
i) Vertical mobility
ii) Horizontal mobility
iii) Intergenerational mobility
Importance of understanding the dynamics of social mobility in the Society
Structural Causes of upward mobility
Structural Causes of Downward Mobility
Influence of Social Mobility on Education
Measures to address Social Inequalities in schools

Socialization and Education
Definition of Socialization
General aims of socialization
Theories of Socialization (Kombo, 2006)

1. The Tabula Rasa Theory by John Locke (1632-1704)
2. The Looking – Glass Self Theory by Charles Horton Cooley (1864-1929)
3. Role Taking Theory by George Herbert (1863-1931)
Functions of Socialization
Agents of socialization

Culture and Education
Defining the Concept Culture
Causes of Cultural Change
Contents/Components of Culture
Types of Culture
Material
Non-material
Characteristics of Culture
Culture and Sub-Cultures
The Role of Culture in Socialization and Education/Education and Cultural Transmission
Culture and the School Curriculum

The School as a Social Organization
Definition and meaning of a Social Organization
Characteristics of a Social Organization
Organizational Culture/Ethos
Basic Parts of an Organization
The Social Structure of the School
Types of Social Structures in the School
Organizations Goals of the School
Sociology of the School
The Socialization Function of the School
Schools and Equality

Some ways in which schools can challenge inequalities
Challenges in the School Environment
Collective Behavior in the Schools
Preconditions for Collective Behavior in the Schools

Deviance in the Schools
Examples of deviant behaviors in schools
Factors Contributing to Deviance in Schools
Role of Schools in Controlling Deviance
Resiliency and Control of Deviance in Schools
Sociology of the Class room
Patterns of Teacher-Pupil Interactions
1. Democratic Leadership style and its influence on behavior, morale and performance
2. Authoritarian type of Leadership and its effect on behavior and morale and individuals’ output
3. Laisse’z Faire Style of Leadership and its Effects on behavior and output

Teacher and Classroom Management
Reasons that are likely to cause indiscipline in the classroom

Methods for controlling indiscipline in the classroom

Authority and Discipline

Interaction Dynamics in the Classroom
The Teacher And The Teaching Profession
Teaching as a profession
Characteristics of a Profession
Categories of teachers in Kenya and other countries in Africa

Changing multiple roles of the teachers

The role of the teacher within the school
The role of the teacher within the community
The challenging role of being a teacher


The Changing Society and Education
Factors that Influence Social Change
Role of Education in a Changing Society
How Schools can Pursue the Social, Economic, Political, Technological, Cultural, and Ideological Demands of a Changing Society
Urbanization and Education in Africa
How Urban Issues affecting Education can be Addressed
Inclusive Education
Characteristics of Inclusive Schools
Gender and Education
How schools perpetuate gender role stereotyping & sexism
Other Emerging Issues Affecting Education and Schools in Particular
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