HOLY ANGEL UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF TEACHER EDUCATION

COURSE OUTLINE in ESOCDIMED

I. II. Course Title: Social Dimensions of Education Course Description: This course is an introduction to social science (economic, socio-cultural, political, geographical and environmental processes) theory and research as they relate to education and to understanding of the four pillars of learning, which are fundamental in making critical and logical decision as an active member in the society and as global citizens. The course aims to enhance critical understanding and responding to the transformations in education, work, culture, globalization and subjectivity that have induced education, economic, socio-cultural, political, geographical and environmental networks. III. IV. V. Course Credit: Pre-requisite: Course General Objectives (Broad competencies): At the end of the course, the pre-service teachers are expected to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. apply the classical and contemporary sociological theories in analyzing current social issues and social problems which affect human society; discuss and analyze relevant social science theories and research as they relate to education; appreciate and apply the basic assumptions made in social science studies in order to help them make critical and logical decisions; develop a sense of their role as teachers who are active members in the society and as global citizens responsible for the outcomes of their actions and for developing other citizens; develop a realization that local (or private) actions of teachers result in global (universal) or geographically dispersed consequences; and formulate their own understanding of the relation between or among the individual, the school and the society by applying the four pillars of learning 3 units

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Course Outline Prelim Period Midterm Period Part IV Sociology of Education The Open Systems Approach to Education Historical, economic, socio-cultural, geographical, environmental and political factors affecting schools conceptualization and studies Socio-psychological model of the school as agent of change in socializing students for social participation in adult society and in a global society School as agent of change Development of normative systems within schools Final Period Part VI Introduction to Peace Education A Holistic Understanding of Peace and Peace Education Peace Education and Transformative Education The Comprehensive Scope of Peace Education Faith and Spiritual Traditions as Resources for Peace Key Peace Education Themes Upholding Human Dignity Challenging Prejudice and Building Tolerance Promoting Non Violence Challenging the War System Resolving and Transforming Conflict Sharing the Earths Resources Caring for the Earth Cultivating Inner Peace

Part I Introduction Sociological Perspective Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills Classical and Contemporary Perspectives in Sociology of Education

Part II CULTURE Definition of Culture & Society Culture as a System of Norms Characteristics of Culture Cultural relativism Ethnocentrism and Xenocentrism

Part III PERSONALITY & SOCIALIZATION Theories in Personality Development Socialization and the Self Process of socialization Agencies for socialization Socialization and the Self

Part V Globalization and Education Characteristics of globalization that can be linked to education Socio-cultural, environmental, geographical, economic, political and equity issues on globalization Conflict and consensus perspectives on the role of education in understanding globalization o o o o

UNESCOs Four Pillars of Learning Learning to know Learning to do Learning to live together Learning to be

Part III SOCIAL STRUCTURE & SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS Role and Status Ascribed/Achieved Statuses Role Strain, Role Conflict and Role Exit

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GRADING SYSTEM: Grading Scheme: 70% Class Standing & 30% Major Examination(s) Formulas: CSP- Class Standing Prelim PE- Prelim Examination CSM- Class Standing Midterms ME- Midterm Examination CSF- Class Standing Final FE- Final Examination Prelim Grade = 70% (CSP) + 30% (PE) Final Grade = 70% (CSP) + 30% (PE) + 70% (CSM) + 30% (ME) + 70% (CSF) + 30% FE) 3

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Course Requirements:
a. b. c. Quizzes and Major Examinations, Hand-outs, Reflection papers Outbound Education Program (OEP). Preparation Guidelines are to be observed for the integration of OEP as an alternative learning strategy Active participation in conferences, group discussions, group presentations

Electronic Journals/Online References: Access to the following electronic academic journal services to which the University subscribes, such as GALE Cengage Learning and EBSCOhost are granted by logging on to: (http://www.hau.edu.ph/intranet/index.php) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Gender and Society Issues in Teacher Education Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology Journal of Cultural Geography Qualitative Research Journal Social Forces Teacher Education Quarterly Youth and Society Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) : www.pcij.org Get Real Philippines.www.getrealphilippines.com UNESCO. www.unesco.org

Date revised: May 2012