11 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Understanding Culture,
Society and Politics
Quarter 4 – Module 8:
Education: Function of Society

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Understanding Culture, Society and Politics – Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 4 – Module 8: Education: Function of Society
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

MELC:
Examine the functions and importance of education in the society.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Identify the difference between formal and informal education;

2. Classify formal and non-formal education by completing a chart;and
3. Evaluate the effect of education in one’s and society’s growth and
development.

“Education is a right for developed countries and a privilege for developing countries.”

1. Why is education a right?

2. What makes education important?

Education is a fundamental human need by which human existence of striving and

developing depends on.

• Education is a fundamental right.

• Education is a process of learning.

If put together, the equation would be: Education + Right = A right to an education.

When put into effect, education helps people acquire knowledge, skills, values, beliefs,
and habits to communicate better with himself or herself, society, and the world.

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 What I Know

Direction: In the box below are the seven different forms of education. They are written
horizontally and vertically. Find the words and use your notebook to write the answers.

M E L E M E N T A R Y A S T N M V L E
A L T E R N A T I V E L E A R N I N G
R A R V N X V H J A A D X F Q W M E A
Y J P Y M Z C I A L D S C G A E N H S
S G O B J L B G K P N A Y H S R B J D
A F I C Q E N F L V O C A T I O N A L
R C U X W K A D Z O C M L J D T V N F
P X Y Z E J M N S T E R T A L Y C E G
H B T L R H P S X I S N B K F U X S H
I L R K T G O Y C U D B O L G I Z D J
P K W J Y F R A V Y F V L Z H O K F K
S T E S D A T R A I N I N G J P L G L
U H Q H I D I Q B T G C T X K A K H Q
I Y A T U S U W N R H X D C L S J J W
L B R G I A Y E M E J Z C V M D H L E
W E S S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N
T Q D F O P T R Q W K L N B N F G W T

1. _________________________ 5. _________________________
2. _________________________ 6. _________________________
3. _________________________ 7. _________________________
4. _________________________

What’s In

Multiple Choice. Choose only the letter of your choice. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. What is the process of facilitating learning?
A. Language C. Listening
B. Reading D. Education

2. What is a classroom-based, structured, and sequentially graded sytem of education?

A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

3. What refers to any educational activity which is not structured and takes place outside the
formal system?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

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4. Ryan will attend a seminar about the effects of World War II in the Philippines next month.
What type of education is apparent?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

5. Mary is in her seventh grade, attends classes daily, and works hard to get good grades in
her eight subjects. What type of education is evident?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

What’s New

Direction: Answer this in your notebook.

What is the essence of education in

your life?

What is It

Formal education happens inside a classroom and facilitated by a professional teacher. It is

a classroom-based, structured, and sequentially graded system. It includes primary,
secondary, undergraduate, and graduate schools.

Non-formal education is any learning experience or training outside the organized formal
system. This type of teaching may include attending seminars, workshops, and community-
based sports program. Unlike formal education which is based on concrete structure or
curriculum, non-formal education follows less structured guidelines.

Functions of Education in Society

Education does not only serve an individual, but also the society where one belongs.
Formal or non-formal, it is an avenue where people acquire the knowledge needed in dealing
with the demands of daily living.

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 Here, people learn religion, philosophy, law, grammar, history, literature, arithmetic,
music, arts, and sciences. Through education, learners learn values desired to survive and
face challenges which happen on a regular basis.
Skills are also taught in school. Students are exposed to activities like singing, dancing,
encoding, selling, and other life skills. When all these are applied, people are led to
community-building.

Effects of Education in Society

Education contributes to the economic progress and social environment in a
community or society.
Self-actualization
Lifelong learning or education may lead a learner in attaining self-actualization. Self-
actualization, in Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, is considered as the highest level of
human need. It is becoming everything that one is capable of. Self-actualization is manifested
when individuals experience real and passionate joy and wonder. Following these experiences
of joy and wonder is people becoming exposed to inspiration, power, or transformation.

Productive Citizenry
Education helps society produce informed, responsible, and capable citizens.
Productive citizens are those who work and maximize their potentials and skills. They are
those who contribute to the realization of individuals and collective success.
The right to education is a universal prerogative to education. Everyone has the right
to education. Regardless of your race, age, gender, ethnicity, disability or status, you are
entitled to enjoy this fundamental human right.

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 What’s More

Task 1:
Below are the different forms of education. Classify each type if it is Formal or Non-
formal education. Write your answer in your notebook.

Elementary Education Secondary Education

TESDA Trainings Alternative Learning System

Tertiary Education Special Education Vocational Education

Formal Education Non-formal Education

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What I Have Learned

Task 2: Answer the question in your notebook.

What is education’s biggest contribution to society’s growth and development?

What I Can Do

Direction: Answer the questions below in your notebook.

1. After graduating in Senior High School, do you plan to proceed college? Why or Why not?
2. What course would you take? And why?

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 Assessment

Direction: Read each item carefully and to write your answers in your notebook.

Identification. Write F if it is Formal Education and IF if it is Informal Education.

_______1. Alternative Learning System
_______2. Tertiary Education
_______3. Secondary Education
_______4. Special Education
_______5. Vocational Education

Multiple Choice: Choose only the letter of your choice. Write your answer in your notebook.
1. What is a classroom-based, structured, and sequentially graded sytem of education?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

2. What refers to any educational activity which is not structured and takes place outside the
formal system?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

3. What is the process of facilitating learning?

A. Language C. Listening
B. Reading D. Education

4. Mary is in her seventh grade, attends classes daily, and works hard to get good grades in
her eight subjects. What type of education is evident?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

5. Ryan will attend a seminar about the effects of World War II in the Philippines next month.
What type of education is apparent?
A. Non-formal education C. Special education
B. Formal education D. None of the choices

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 Answer Key

Try This!

M E L E M E N T A R Y A S T N M V L E
A L T E R N A T I V E L E A R N I N G
R A R V N X V H J A A D X F Q W M E A
Y J P Y M Z C I A L D S C G A E V H S
S G O B J L B G K P N A Y H S R O J D
A F I C Q E N F L V O C A T I O C A L
R C U X W K A D Z O C M L J D T A N F
P X Y Z E J M N S T E R T A L Y T E G
H B T L R H P S X I S N B K F U I S H
I L R K T G O Y C U D B O L G I O D J
P K W J Y F R A V Y F V L Z H O N F K
S T E S D A T R A I N I N G S P A G L
U H Q H I D I Q B T G C T X K A L H Q
I Y A T U S U W N R H X D C L S J J W
L B R G I A Y E M E J Z C V M D H L E
W E S S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N
T Q D F O P T R Q W K L N B N F G W T

1. ELEMENTARY 5. TESDA TRAININGS

2. SECONDARY 6. ALTERNATIVE LEARNING
3. TERTIARY 7. SPECIAL EDUCATION
4. VOCATIONAL

❖ What’s in
MULTIPLE CHOICE. TASK 1: Answers may vary
1. D
2. B EXPLORE: Answers may vary
3. A
4. A TASK 2: Answers may vary.
5. B

❖ ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

IDENTIFICATION MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. IF 1. B
2. F 2. A
3. F 3. D
4. IF 4. B
5. F 5. A

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References

Alejandro-Gonzalez, Maria Carinnes A. (2016). DIWA Senior High School Series:

Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics Module. DIWA Learning Systems Inc.

https://link.quipper.com/en/organizations/5b758544397e4632b2000009/curricu
lum#curriculum

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reading-and-thinking-cartoon/

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Department of Education – Schools Division of Negros Oriental

Kagawasan, Avenue, Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental

Tel #: (035) 225 2376 / 541 1117

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Website: lrmds.depednodis.net