What is Sociology?

The term “Sociology” is derived

from the Latin “Socius” which
means “social or being with
others”; and the Greek “logos”
which means “study”.
 What is Educational Sociology?

Educational Sociology - is the study of

interaction of the individual and his cultural
environment including other individuals, several
groups and pattern of behaviour.
Educational Sociology starts with the
assumption that education is an activity which
goes on in society and the society in turn
determines the nature of education
“Educational Sociology is the scientific study of
how people live in social groups, especially including
the study of education that is obtained by the living
in the social groups, and education that is needed by
the members to live efficiently in social groups”
 Aims of Educational
Sociology
• To acquire
knowledge about
school work and
the work of
teachers in relation
to society and
social progress.
• To study the effects of social elements
on the school

social elements
refers to diverse
components that
constitute to form
the society as a
whole
• To acquire knowledge about the effects of social
elements on individual
• To construct a curriculum of education with
full understanding of the economic and
cultural tendencies of society.
• To gain knowledge about
the democratic ideologies.
• To employ research techniques for
achieving the aims
 Scope of Educational Sociology
• Mutual relations of teacher and students.
• The place of a teacher in society.
• Social problems, needs and aspirations.
• Small units of society and their interrelations.
• School and its relations with local social institutions.
• Effect of social life upon individuals and school.
• Progress of democratic feelings in school.
• Necessary modification in the curriculum for individual and social growth.
• Encouragement to critical thinking and investigation.
• Evaluation of radio, television and press as medium of social progress.
• Determination of teaching methods of the development of child
• Investigation of all sources of social restrictions and social environment
-Mutual relations of teacher
and students.

-The place of a teacher in

society.

Society
-Social problems, needs DRUGS, POVERTY,
CRIMES, TRAFFICKING,
and aspirations.
GLOBAL WARMING,
ECONOMIC FLUCTUATION ,
RACISM, ETC.

FATHER

MOTHER
-Small units of society
and their interrelations.
CHILDREN
-School and its
relations with
local social
institutions.

Effect of social life

upon individuals and
school.
 -Progress of democratic
feelings in school.

- Necessary modification
in the curriculum for
individual and social
growth.
-Encouragement to critical thinking
and investigation.

- Evaluation of
radio, television
and press as
medium of social
progress.
Determination of teaching
methods of the
development of child

Investigation of all sources

of social restrictions and
social environment
 Education from Sociological Point of View

Meaning of Education
EDUCATION is a life-long process of interaction,
growth and development which results in the
medication of behaviour of the individual by more
and more social interaction leading to the
socialization of individuals.
In other words, “education is the consciously
controlled process whereby changes in behaviour
are produced in the person and through the person
within the group.
 AIMS OF EDUCATION
1. To develop social feelings,
social attitudes, social qualities
and democratic ideals. –
Individuals are able to achieve
harmonious adjustment with
their environment developing
society to higher and higher
levels by performing their
obligations and using their
rights.
These development eventually leads to
international brotherhood and
international welfare. Hence education for
efficient dynamic citizenship is the main
aim of education.
2. Social efficiency and self-reliance. - Hence
the second important aim of education is to
provide vocational education to children.
3. Effective and gainful Use of
Leisure Time. Proper utilization of
leisure time is the third aim of
education.
1. Diffusion of knowledge
2. Education as a means of social control
3. Security and transmission of social
heritage
4. Social Progress
5. Constructive and Creative role
I- IMPACT OF SOCIETY ON EDUCATION

-Influence of Social Structure and Ideals

-Influence of Political Conditions

-Influence of Economic Conditions

..impact of society on education

- Influence of Religious Conditions

- Influence of Social Thought

- Influence of Social Changes

II - IMPACT OF EDUCATION ON SOCIETY

- Preservation of Social Heritage

– Awakening of Social Feelings
– Political Development of Society
– Economic Development of Society
– Social Control
– Social Change
– Social Reform
– Socialization of Child
– Establishment of Schools
– Provision of Vocational Education
– Establishment of Libraries
– Building Gymnasium
– Provision of Academic and Cultural
Education
– Provision of Adult Education
– Enlisting Co-operation of Other Agencies
IV-DUTIES OF EDUCATION TOWARDS SOCIETY

– Preservation of Culture and Civilization

– Maintenance of Culture and Civilization
– Development of Civilization and Society
– Fulfillment of Social Needs
– Importance in Curriculum
– Development of Constructive Powers
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