Defining Socialization & Its Role in Education
Role of Schools as Agents of Socialization
Shaping Identities, Attitudes, and Behaviors
Peer Groups, Media, and Technology
150

According to Durkheim, socialisation is important in order to maintain ___.

a) social equality

b) social cohesion

c) social status

d) social values

b) social cohesion

150

Which of the following is an example of formal curriculum in school?

A. Cleaning the classroom

B. Lining up for assembly

C. Studying civic education

D. Wearing school uniform

C. Studying civic education

150

Which group influences student behavior through shared slang, fashion, and hobbies?

A. Teachers

B. Parents

C. Peer groups

D. Principals

C. Peer groups

150

Peer pressure is when someone feels they must do something because __________.

others want or expect them to.

300

Socialisation is the lifelong process of acquiring the knowledge, skills, attitudes, values, norms and appropriate social behaviours of the community from ___.

various social agents

300

The hidden curriculum refers to the official subjects taught in school like Math and Science. (True/False)

False. The hidden curriculum is the unspoken lessons students learn at school

300

According to Henri Tajfel, people form part of their identity based on the ____ they belong to.

groups

300

Social media encourages the use of abbreviations like "brb" and "idk", which may affect __________.

language literacy

450

Kiki has recently migrated to a new country and is undergoing resocialisation. Based on your understanding, which challenge is likely the most significant?

a) building social connections from scratch

b) unlearning old behaviours and adopting new ones

c) meeting the expectations of multiple roles

d) understanding and adapting to workplace culture and expectations

b) unlearning old behaviours and adopting new ones

450

School uniforms help promote ___ by making all students look the same regardless of their background.

equality

450

What does the Pygmalion Effect refer to?

A. Students influencing each other’s hobbies

B. Teachers ignoring classroom behavior

C. Teachers’ expectations affecting student performance

D. Students comparing themselves to celebrities

C. Teachers’ expectations affecting student performance

450

The "usage divide" refers to unequal access to high-speed internet.

False. The "usage divide" refers to the gap in digital skills, not access. Unequal access is part of the "access divide".