MSU- Iligan Institute of TechnologyCollege of Education

DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SYLLABUSFirst Semester, SY 2011-2012

I. Course No. and Title : Ed 121 - Social Dimensions of Education

II. Course Description : This course introduces the students to an overview of social science theories and researches that are related to education. It emphasizes the basic assumption that education is a social function hence the attempt to understand and master the educative process must be based on a comprehensive understanding of social theories and issues. It seeks to develop within the learners a deeper sense of social awareness through analysis of current issues and concerns affecting the educational system. Through the various learning activities, the students are expected to gain a more positive attitude towards people and society as well as deeper interest to be of service to others.

             Credit : 3 units

Hours/week/semester : 3 Hours a Week, 54 hours 1 semesterPre- requisite : None

Co-requisite : FS 1

III. General Objectives : At the end of one semester, the students will be able to:

1. Develop a broader understanding of social conditions related to the educational system based on sociological perspectives2. Apply the different theoretical perspectives of sociology in analyzing the current problems and issues of society3. Situate the learning process in the present socio-cultural context4. Address the needs of future learners with different cultural backgrounds and characteristics

IV. Specific Objectives V. Topic/Content VI. Methods/ Strategies

VII. Instructional Media

VIII. Enrichment Activities

IX. Evaluation

X. Time Allotment

XI. Remarks

At the end of the topic, the students are expected to:

a) review the vision, mission, goals and objectives of MSU-IIT

b) relate the school’s VMGO to the course objectives

c) share significant experiences as students of MSU-IIT in relation to VMGO

I. VISION, MISSION, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF MSU-IIT

a) Meaning of VMGO of MSU-IIT

b) Course Orientationc) Students’ Expectation Check

Brainstorming

Group Sharing/Discussion

Group Report

Power Point Presentation of School’s VMGO

Or Use of Overhead Projector

Sharing of Experiences in relation to School’s VMGO

Group Expectation Report

1 ½ Hours1 meeting

To be done on the first meeting of the class…Students who cannot come on the first day of class can be given special assignment in line with the topic.

At the end of the unit, the students will be able to:

1. Describe in detail the different sociological theories

2. Discuss the importance of sociological theories in the field of education

3. Analyze particular social conditions in the field of education based on sociological perspectives

II. MODULE 1- INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIAL DIMENSIONS OF EDUCATION

Lesson 1 Sociological Perspectives of Society

What is Society? What Is a Theory? Structural-Functionalism Conflict Consensus Symbolic Interactionism

Word GameLectureDiscussionCooperative Learning through Group Research and Report

Power Point Presentation or Use of Overhead Projector

Group Analysis and Presentation of Actual Observation of Social Issues Based on Sociological Theories

Online Research

QuizReaction Paper

6 Hours4 meetings

References for this unit can be:

Vega, et. AL., (2006). Social Dimensions of Education

Sociology books

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At the end of this lesson, the students are expected to:

1. recognize their own capabilities as social being

2. explain the importance of the social self

3. reflect on some ways to maintain harmonious social relationships

At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Explain the UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning

2. Illustrate situations in which the four Pillars of Learning can be applied

3. Identify possible teaching strategies and techniques to implement the Four Pillars of Learning

In this lesson, the students

Lesson 2 Developing the Social Self

Charles H. Cooley’s The Looking Glass Self

George Herbert Mead On Social Theory

Lesson 3 Education for Growth and Transformation: UNESCO’s Four Pillars of Learning

Learning to Know Learning to Do Learning to Live Together Learning to Be

Reading of SelectionDiscussionLectureGroup Sharing and Report

Brainstorming Using the KWL Approach

K stands for Knowledge which students previously have regarding the topic

W means what the students Want to learn more about the topic

L refers to the information that the students will Learn about the topic at the end of the lesson

Photo Copy of Reading SelectionPower point presentation

KWL ChartPower Point PresentationGroup Report

Essay Writing on experience of social growthApplication of Psycho-social theories on one’s personal development

Research on Teaching Strategies to enhance each pillar of learning

QuizReaction PaperSociogram

QuizReport

6 Hours4 meetings

3 Hours2 meetings

Can be enriched with the explanation of different teaching methods and strategies that enhance the four pillars of learning

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are expected to:1. review the

basic concepts of communication and culture in general

2. discuss the meaning of intercultural communication

3. demonstrate the elements and dynamics of intercultural communication

In this lesson, the students should be able to:

1. describe the meaning and components of language

2. give the importance of language in intercultural communication

3. demonstrate verbal ways and other non-verbal expressions useful in intercultural communication

MODULE 2 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONLesson 1 The Importance of Intercultural Communication

Tribal Identification Culture: The Basis for

Intercultural Communication Characteristics of Culture Components of Culture Importance of Culture Intercultural

Communication: Concepts and Principles

Recognizing and Managing Diversity

Tips for Successful Multicultural Communication

Peace Education

Lesson 2 Language In Intercultural Communication

What Is Language? Components of Language Importance of Language in

Intercultural Communication Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis Types of Meaning

Lesson 3 Socio-Cultural

Recognizing one’s tribal originSmall Group Sharing and DiscussionCollage MakingLecture

Picture TalkSmall Group DiscussionLecture

Meta CardsCollagePower Point

Picture or Video FootagePower Point

Interview parents, grandparents and other relatives regarding the culture of tribe of origin

Making electronic collage

Language Translation Analysis of Meaning

QuizReflection Paper

QuizGroup Singing and Analysis of their songTalk Show to enhance oral communication skills

6 Hours4 meetings

3 Hours2 meetings

Values to live by: respect for one another, acceptance and appreciation of other people’s culture

Intercultural communication can be enhanced through exchange of meaning of different languages spoken by people

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In this lesson, the students should be able to:

1. Define the meaning of socio-cultural change

2. Distinguish the factors of socio-cultural change

3. Identify ways and means of evaluating societal changes that are beneficial to people and culture

4. Explain multicultural education as an innovative response to changes in educational system

In this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. identify the different social institutions2. describe the characteristics and functions of the different social institutions3. show the interrelationships among the social institutions

Change Definition of Social and

Cultural Change Theories and Factors of

Socio-Cultural Change Processes of Socio-Cultural

Change People’s Responses to

Socio-Cultural Change Multiculturalism In the

School Setting

MODULE 3 SOCIAL INSTITUTIONSLesson 1 Characteristics and Functions of Social Institutions

Characteristics of Social Institutions

Functions of Social Institutions

News & Advertisement AnalysisDiscussion

News ClippingsVideo Clippings of TV Ads

NewscastingDiscussion of Current IssuesGroup Discussion and Reporting

Case StudyQuiz

6 hours4 meetings

For Case Study, students can be assigned to gather data from the community about certain projects and their contribution to educational development, such as: cooperative, day care center, supplemental feeding program, alternative health, etc.

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and their contribution to educational development of the citizens

Major Social InstitutionsLesson 2 The Family

Characteristics of the Filipino Family

Functions of the family Family Patterns

Lesson 3 The School Functions of School Manifest and Latent

Functions of EducationLesson 4 Religion as Institution

Characteristics of Religion Functions of Religion Elements of Religion

Lesson 5 Economic Institutions Microeconomics and

Macroeconomics Basic Economic Problems

Lesson 6 Government as Institution

Functions of Government

Sharing of ExperiencesGroup ReportDiscussion

PowerpointHandoutsCartolina or Manila Paper Posters

Discussion of actual experiences related to these social institutions

QuizSubmission of Written Group Reports

6 hours4 meetings

Group Reports and discussion have to be done in a snappy manner.

In this lesson, the students will be able to:1) discuss theories of gender development2) describe conditions involving gender issues and problems3) show significant gains that have been made in gender education and advocacy

MODULE 4 GENDER AND DEVELOPMENTLesson 1 Theories of Gender Development

Social learning Theory Cognitive-Developmental

Theory Gender Schema Theory

Lesson 2 Gender Stereotyping as a Social Phenomenon

Issues of Sexism and Gender Inequality

Gender Equality, Power and Feminism

Lesson 3 Gender, Education and Development

Advocacy for Gender Equality and Its Basis

Film showingDiscussionLecture

Film related to gender issuesPowerpoint

Report on current issues involving gender problems and advocacy

Reflection PaperQuiz

3 hours2 meetings

Report can be assigned to individual students.

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In this lesson, the students will be able to:1) define globalization and its characteristics2) describe how socio-cultural, environmental, economic, political and equity issues affect globalization3) discuss the impact of globalization on the process and progress of education

MODULE 5 GLOBALIZATION AND EDUCATIONLesson 1 What Is Globalization?

Overview of Globalization Characteristics of Globalization

Linked to Education Socio-Cultural, Economic and

Political Issues on Globalization

Lesson 2 Global Education What is Global Education? Core Values and Competencies

for Global Education Role of Education in

Understanding GlobalizationLesson 3 Globalization and Its Impact on Education

Content of Education Fall Out of Globalization Education in the New Milieu

Lesson 4 Education for Sustainable Development

BrainstormingCollage MakingDiscussionlecture

PowerpointCollageHandouts

Web Quest on Indicators, Pictures Pertaining to Globalization,Discussion of Problems on Globalization

QuizTalk Show Type Discussion by Group

6 hours4 meetings

Students should be able to distinguish the positive and negative impact of globalization.

XII. Grading System : Final Grade

Long Quizzes and Short Quizzes 20%

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Major Examinations 40%Recitation/Group or Individual Report 10%Case Study/Research Requirements 20%Assignments 10%Total 100%

XIII. References :.

A. Books

De Fleur, Melvin L., et. Al., (1998). Fundamentals of Human Communiction. Second Edition. California, USA: Mayfield Publishing Company.

Luhman, Reid. (2001). The Sociological Outlook. 7th EditionUSA: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Vega, Violeta A. et. Al., (2006). Social Dimensions of Education.Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Co., Inc.

Pai, Young & Adler, Susan A. (1997). Cultural Foundations of Education. Second Edition.New Jersey, USA: Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Palispis, Epitacio S. Ph.D. (2007). Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology. Revised Edition Manila: Rex Book Store.Schwalbe, Michael. (2001). The Sociologically Examined Life. Second Edition California, USA: Mayfield Publishing Company.Vega, Violeta A. et. Al., (2009). Social Dimensions of Education. Revised Edition.

Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing Co., Inc.

B. Internet Resources

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Weinshenker, Matthew (2000). Talcott parsons on institutions and social revolution. http://www.spc.uchicago.edu/ssr1/PRELIMS/Theory/parsons.html

UNESCO Task Force on Education for the Twenty-first Century.http://www.unesco.org/delors/index.html (1999).

New World Encyclopedia (2008). Cooley, Charles Horton.http://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Charles_Horton_Cooley

Graduate Review California State University (2001). George Herbert Mead.http://www.csudh.edu/dearhabermas/mead.htm

Honors Communication Capstone (2000).http://www.uky.edu/~/drlane/capstone/intercultural

Prepared by:

Josefina M. Tabudlong, Ph.D. Noted by :

___________________________________________Chairman

Approved by :

___________________________________________Dean

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