Social Foundation of Curriculum.

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2. SOCIOLOGY…………
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human behavior in groups
social structure and social phenomena
different forms of human interrelations
- Latin “Socius” - “social or being with others”
- and the Greek “logos” - “study”
Therefore, the term “Sociology” basically means the
“study of social beings”.
It studies:

3. The Sociological Foundation
- Issues from society including groups and institutions in the culture and
their contribution to education
- refers to issues from society that have an influence on curriculum.
There are many aspects of the society that need consideration in curriculum
making. These include:
•Changes occurring in societal structures;
•Transmission of culture;
•social problems as issues for Curriculum and
•Economics issues.

4. Education and Society
Schools exist within, not apart from,
social context
Schools emerges within society

5. Society
Education
Politics
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Schools

6. SOCIOLOGICAL BASIS
AIMS OF EDUCATION
Development of social feelings and qualities
Development of a socially efficient individual
Improvement of vocational efficiency
Use of leisure time and development of healthy recreational
pursuits
Transmission of social heritage
Diffusion of more and more knowledge
Development of constructive and creative outlook of the individual
Education for social service, social efficiency, emotional integration,
national unity and patriotism

7. CURRICULUM
Based on conditions, problems and needs of society
An agent for transmission of basic values of culture
Prepare the child for global/world society
Flexible and changeable for the effective realization of socially
determined objectives
Lead to the development of genuine ‘we feeling’ i.e. of a group
having a spirit of social interaction

8. METHODS OF TEACHING
Enable child to acquire skills and knowledge needed
Develop a capacity for social adjustment
Develop problem solving and constructive thinking
Socialized techniques; project and group methods

9. Destiny of the nation is shaped in classrooms by the teachers
Be exposed to the concept of freedom, dignity of the individual,
rights and duties so as to transmit the same to the younger
generation
Expected to possess right attitude of social behavior
Remain above casteism, regionalism
ROLE OF THE TEACHER

10. THE SCHOOL
Reflect and epitomize the larger society outside its walls
Balance, purify and simplify the activities of the society in its
environment
DISCIPLINE
Should come through participation in group activities and
social service activities

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12. CONCLUSION
Education takes place in society
Education is essentially a social process
Social environment educates the child education has a social role to play
Education is a lifelong process
Education is not only schooling
Education is formal, non-formal and informal
Education must be social in nature and develop democratic skills and
values in students