Philippine Christian University

Sampaloc 1, Dasmariñas City, Cavite 4114

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
S.Y. 2021-2022
MODULE IN UNDERSTANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY, AND POLITICS
(GRADE 11)
QUARTER 4 - WEEK 4 (APRIL 25-29, 2022)

LESSON 10: THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Overview
Educational institutions are created to give young people formal training in the skills that they will need
later in life. While the ancient Greeks coined the word “school” to mean “leisure” in the cultivation of the
mind and the propagation of wisdom, pre-modern societies equate education with its holistic and non-
fragmentary nature – learning as a lifelong and continuous process. Nevertheless, the rise of industrialism
contributes to the compartmentalization and fragmentary structure of education as occupational
specializations pushed the labor force into schools to satisfy the requirement of basic literacy and numeracy
that most jobs in the industrial society demand.

Objectives
MELC: Examine the functions and importance of education in the society.
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Explain the development in education after World War II
2. Identify the two primary functions of education;
3. Appraise the concept of “Education for All”.

Test Yourself. Answer the question:

How do you give importance to your education?

Study these terms

1. Niche-making – In Ecology, it is the process of matching a specie toa specific environmental
condition.
2. UNESCO – United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

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 Discussion

1. After World War II, post-industrial societies established education more closely wit attendance to
formal educational organizations: from elementary to post-graduate schools; and competence to
the performance of adult roles is strongly linked to educational attainment in life;
2. With the institutionalization of education, it has become synonymous with enculturation and
socialization;
3. Education equips people with knowledge and skills that will position each member (niche-making)
for a specific place in society (Newman, 2012: 30).

FUNCTIONALIST VIEW OF EDUCATION

Schools are vital in maintaining social order in a society as a result of producing peaceful and productive
citizenry;
Educational institutions likewise serve as agents of cultural transmission, which is essential for society’s
survival as well as in unleashing the latent function of organized groups.

e.g. 2.a. School serves as “babysitting” agencies as they relatively free parents from
child-rearing tasks and permit the latter to work outside the home;

2.b. College and Universities are potent centers in relationship-making in giving

young people a chance to interact with one another.

TWO PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION

Develop a productive citizenry – It’s through schools that individuals are politically socialized through a
curriculum designed by the state. Through education, people are taught to develop positive outlooks toward
concepts like liberty and democracy, as well as to view the government as an organization of authority.

Promote self-actualization – Education should aim to let students discover personal meanings and develop
their perceptions about themselves and their environment.

EDUCATION AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT

The UNESCO initiative (Education for All) ensures that by 2015 “all children, particularly girls,
children in difficult circumstances, and those belonging to other minorities (indigenous groups) should have
an access to complete, free, and compulsory primary education of good quality.”

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 Activity # 10. PERFORMANCE TASK
ILLUSTRATION. With the concept of “Education for All”, illustrate to your interpretation the idea of
complete, free, and compulsory primary education. Below is the rubric on how it will be scored. (40
pts.)

References

Barlan, J et.al (2016) Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics for Senior High School. Mutya
Publishing. Malabon City, Philippines. pgs. 74-76
Contreras, Antonio P. et.al (2016) The Padayon Series: Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics.
Phoenix Publishing House. 927 Quezon Ave. Quezon City, Philippines. pgs. 154– 157
Croteau, D & Hoynes, W (2013) Experience Sociology. McGraw-Hill Publishing. Avenue of the
Americas, New York, NY, United States of America. pgs. 160 - 177
Madrid, R & Santarita, J. (2016) Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics. Vibal Publishing. G.
Araneta Ave. Quezon City, Philippines. pg. 67

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 Prepared by: Checked by:
Mr. Kollene Albert D. Doncillo Mr. Kollene Albert D. Doncillo
Mr. Emmanuel Orense Social Science 11 Coordinator
Ms. Jea Castillo
Mr. Aldrin Picache
Mr. Christopher Jayson Ampoloquio
Mr. Ronald Mark Barredo
Mr. Renz Gerard Empino
Mr. Allan Prado
Ms. Marjorie Panghulan
Ms. April Magaoay
Ms. Noemi Guro
Subject Teachers

Noted by:
Mario S. Mecate, Ph.D.
AVP, Basic Education Unit/SHS Principal

Disclaimer: This module is adapted and modified from the source materials listed in the references list. This is an
exclusive property of Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas SHS and is provided only to enrolled students for
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