SOC101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 15: Critical Race Theory, Twinkie Defense, Ritualism In The Church Of England
10 Aug 2016
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Knowledge or learning: society underscores this role of education. Education is formal learning in institutions that provide learning activities and credentials. Informal learning: activities arranged and undertaken by individuals to acquire new knowledge. At the beginning of the 20th century, only three-fifths of pupils enrolled in public schools attended regularly. Are exposed to diverse subjects and projects to choose from. Have access to extensive learning and community resources. In 19th- and early 20th century canada, schools in smaller communities and rural areas remained uncertain and irregular. The new economy relies on rapidly changing information technologies and scientific advancements. Takes over functions previously fulfilled by family, community and religious organization. Manifest functions that are formally recognized that school systems do. Latent things that schools do that are not formally stated. Education as a process composed of social relationships and negotiations among teachers, students and parents. Education is a device for allocating individuals to unequal economic positions.
