SA 150 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Abraham Maslow, Hidden Curriculum, Symbolic Interactionism
2 Oct 2016
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Education= learning how to learn; develops capacity for self reliance, self education. Education isn"t training (training= keep set of skills) Education isn"t socialization (socialization=how u suppose to behave) Need to educate future leaders in philosophy so they lead society to justice and good behaviour. Assumption: we can agree on desired content, but need to discuss best method to introduce it in people in minds. (being virturous citizens, people need to be taught) Education is about allowing people"s natural insights and inclinations to emerge in supportive enviroments. Assumption people are born good and virtuous. Education should help individuals attain and use all resources they need to realize personal potential. Rise of individualism and reaction against destructive cultural effects of mass industrialization. Increased individualization and yet a precept commands every member to follow same ideal of society ex. Views about purpose of education: instrumental vs. critical (on debate: sociology of education.
