Sociology Of Education

1. Explain the fundamental concepts of sociology of education.
2. Analyze the relationship between education and society.
3. Evaluate the role of social institutions in shaping educational outcomes.
4. Apply sociological theories to understand contemporary educational issues.
5. Critically assess the impact of social values on education.
6. Understand the social dynamics within the classroom.

13 weeks, about 44 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: The Nature and Scope of Sociology Education · 2 hours

     Read Unit 1: Understand the meaning of sociology and its functions.. Explain the meaning of education and its relationship with society.. Discuss the functions of sociology in the context of education..

   • Unit 2: Education and Sociology · 2 hours

     Read Unit 2: Define education and sociology.. Explain the meaning of education and society.. Establish the relationship between education and society.. Discuss the functions of society in relation to education..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: Socialization of the Family and School · 2 hours

     Read Unit 3: Define socialization and explain its importance.. List and explain the agents of socialization.. Discuss the role of the family and school in early socialization..

   • Unit 4: Socialization and Education, Culture and Personality · 2 hours

     Read Unit 4: Explain the relationship between socialization, education, culture, and personality.. Define culture and discuss its various aspects (norms, values, sub-culture).. Explain the concept of personality and its development..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Family and Education I · 2 hours

     Read Unit 5: Define family and enumerate its roles in education.. Identify the relationship between family and education.. Explain the relevance of education to family development..

   • Unit 6: Family and Education II · 2 hours

     Read Unit 6: Explain the role of the family as an agent of education.. Discuss the influence of family on a child's occupational and educational aspirations.. Analyze the relationship between family and a child's classroom behavior..

4. Week 4Module 1:

   • Unit 7: Education and Social Stratification · 3 hours

     Read Unit 7: Define social stratification and identify its agents.. Discuss the educational implications of social stratification.. Explain the relevance of understanding social stratification to societal growth..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Social Class and Educational Attainment · 3 hours

     Read Unit 1: Discuss the relationship between social class and educational attainment.. Analyze the concept of social class and its impact on Nigerian elites.. Explain the social implications of social stratification in Nigeria..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Education and Social Values · 3 hours

     Read Unit 2: Explain the relationship between education and social values.. Discuss the role of the home and school in instilling moral values.. Analyze the importance of moral values in social living..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Home and Social Values · 3 hours

     Read Unit 3: Identify the role of religion and tradition in shaping moral values.. Compare and contrast the positions of home, religion, school, and tradition in moral values transmission.. Discuss the limitations of relying solely on tradition for moral guidance..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Social Functions of Education · 3 hours

     Read Unit 4: List the social, economic, and political functions of education.. Explain the concepts of stability and change in relation to education.. Discuss the role of education in human liberation..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Stability and Change, Education and Culture Charge · 3 hours

     Read Unit 5: Explain the concepts of stability and change in the context of education.. Discuss the relationship between education and cultural change.. Analyze education as a means of human liberation..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 6: The Sociology of Teaching · 3 hours

      Read Unit 6: Discuss the changing role of a teacher in contemporary society.. Identify the characteristics of a reluctant learner and strategies to engage them.. Analyze the dynamics of a teacher in the classroom setting..

11. Week 11Module 2:

    • Unit 7: Social Relations in the Classroom, Teacher and Curriculum, Teacher and Examination · 3 hours

      Read Unit 7: Discuss social relations in the classroom and their impact on learning.. Explain the relationship between the teacher and the curriculum.. Analyze the role of the teacher in examinations and assessments..

12. Week 12Module 1:

    • Module 1 Review · 4 hours

      Review all units in Module 1.. Focus on key concepts and theories related to the nature and scope of sociology of education.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments (TMAs)..

13. Week 13Module 2:

    • Module 2 Review · 4 hours

      Review all units in Module 2.. Focus on key concepts and theories related to social values, functions of education, and the sociology of teaching.. Prepare for assignments and tutor-marked assessments (TMAs)..