AIMS OF EDUCATION FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

Development of an individual as a

member of the society can who

recognize social responsibilities

Education should enable a person

to fulfill obligations make his/ her

life better both as an individual and

as a member of the society

AIMS OF EDUCATION FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

The Four ‘Pillars of Learning’

Jacques Delors

LEARNING TO KNOW

Mastering of the instruments of

knowledge

 Development of the faculties of

memory, imagination, problem-

solving, and the ability to think. It

is ‘a process of discovery’.

LEARNING TO DO

Application of what learners have

learned or known into practices

Development of vocational-

technical education and work skills.

LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER

Discovery of others

Experience of shared purposes

throughout life.

knowledge and understanding of self

and others.

Appreciation of the diversity of the

human

LEARNING TO BE

 Complete fulfillment of man, in all

the richness of his personality, as

individual, member of a family and

a citizen.

Learning to be human.

CURRICULUM FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

Curriculum should reflect the basic

cultural values of the society.

It should be an agent of

transmission of the highest vales

CURRICULUM FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

Curriculum planning should be

based on the problems and needs

of the pupils

It should enable pupils to

participate wholly in the activities

of the society is it should develop

responsible citizenship

CURRICULUM FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

The subjects should be functional in

relation to adult living and be adapted

to the level of development of the

child.

Curriculum should develop respect for

all vocations and instil the value of

dignity of labour

CURRICULUM FROM THE SOCIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW

Curriculum should increase the ability of

the students to define and solve

problems

Curriculum should encourage pupils to

participate meaningfully in peaceful

resolution of conflicts and communicate

their ideas assertively.

METHODS OF TEACHING

Skills and knowledge acquired

should be useful for social

adjustment.

Effective teaching method should

enable the child to realize class

room skills in the society.

METHODS OF TEACHING

Emphasis should be given on social

behaviour outside class room

Teaching techniques must use

social forces to develop social

adjustment