Sociology of Education
The "systematic training of norms into our culture” through a “process of learning the meanings and practices”.
What is socialization?
“(the good of education) inform (the goals of education)”.
What are educational values and educational aims?
An institution of educating.
What is a school?
"The backbone of an efficient teacher."
What is educational philosophy?
"The ability and motivation to make rational decisions for oneself”.
What is moral autonomy?
"The betterment of our minds".
What is education?
Focus of education should be universal truths conveyed through the classics. “The enduring wisdom of the past is a guide to the present.”
What is perennialism?
"The ability and motivation to think and reason for oneself".
What is intellectual autonomy?
“Tranmisson of information from teacher to student”, “an exercise of socialization and training”, and “maintain order and control and a sense of purpose”.
What are the characteristics of schooling?
1) Concrete experience 2) Observation and reflection 3) Forming abstract concepts 4) Testing in new situations
"The ability and motivation to live a self-determined life."
What is personal autonomy?
"A tool of social policy" rather "than as an instrument of universal education".
What is public schooling?
Structural, social interactions, and interpersonal relationships.
How do we socialize in schools?
"Argues that the development of a knowledgable mind is what education should be aiming for."
What is the knowledge model?
"Dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking".
What is the Socratic method?