Module 13
Module 13
EDUCATION
• An individual learns his or her society’s values and beliefs
through various institutions. One of the most pervading is that
of the educational system. In sociology, education is viewed as
a social institution.
EDUCATION
• Means the development of the intellect, it is an act of thinking
critically, it can be classified into formal and nonformal.
FORMAL EDUCATION
• Formal education is the term used when a student learns
inside the classroom. A student follows a curriculum and is
being graded on his or her performance. Your experiences in
your current school are fostered by this type of education
NONFORMAL EDUCATION
• Nonformal education emerged in the response to the world
crisis in education identified by Phillip H. Coombs in 1967, who
argued that the formal education systems have failed to
address the changing dynamics of the environment and the
societies.
• Nonformal education enables a student to learn skills and
knowledge through structured learning experiences. A student
learns his or her values, principles, and beliefs and undergoes
lifelong learning. Capacity-building initiatives are conducted
through this type of education.
NOTIONS ON EDUCATION
CHANGE THROUGH HISTORY
FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
THAT AFFECT THE SOCIETY
• Functions are important to be performed as they make the
society whole.