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The document discusses three major social science theories - structural functional theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist theory - and their implications for education. Structural functional theory views society as a system of interconnected parts that must work together for stability. Conflict theory sees society as comprised of groups that compete for power and resources. Symbolic interactionist theory focuses on how people interact through symbols and attach meanings to those symbols. The document then outlines the key aspects and implications of each theory for how education functions in society.

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Module 3

The document discusses three major social science theories - structural functional theory, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionist theory - and their implications for education. Structural functional theory views society as a system of interconnected parts that must work together for stability. Conflict theory sees society as comprised of groups that compete for power and resources. Symbolic interactionist theory focuses on how people interact through symbols and attach meanings to those symbols. The document then outlines the key aspects and implications of each theory for how education functions in society.

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Social Science

Theories
a
Their Implications
n to Education
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• Structural-Functional Theory • Conflict Theory • Symbolic
Interactionist Theory •
Learning Objective
At the end of the Chapter, the
students must be able to explain
three social science theories and
their implications to education.
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Structural
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Functional 05

Theory
Let's Get Started!
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Structural-Functional Theory

He was the proponent of structural-functional


theory that views society as “a system of
interconnected parts each with a unique
function. The parts have to work together for
stability and balance of society.”

Herbert Spencer (1820-1903)


Structural-Functional Theory

• Society is compared to the human body with different but


interrelated parts performing different functions.
• The overall health of the organism (society) depends upon
the health of each structure.
Structural-Functional Theory
Families do their part in nurturing their children PEAC
Education or schools effectively transmit knowledge and skills E
STABILI
Politics govern citizens well
TY
Economics takes care of food production and distribution of goods
EQUILIBRIU
M
Religion strengthens the moral fiber of the members of society
HARMON
Y
Failure of one social institution to do its part means disruption
of stability in society.
Structural-Functional Theory
• The functionalist theory of education focuses
on how education serves the end of society
through the development of skills encouraging

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social cohesion.
• The role of schools is to prepare students for
participation in the institutions of society.

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Education is concerned with transmission of
core values for social control.
Education is concerned with socializing people
by bringing together people from different
backgrounds.
Structural-Functional Theory
• The functionalist theory is focused on social

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stability and solidarity.
• Functionalists see education as a beneficial
contribution to an ordered society.
• Functionalism sees active social change as

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undesirable because the various parts of
society will compensate naturally for any
problems that may arise.
Purposes of Schooling according to
Functionalists:
1. Intellectual purposes- acquisition of cognitive skills, inquiry skills
2. Political purposes- educate future citizens, promote patriotism; promote
assimilation of immigrants, ensure order, public civility, and conformity to
laws.
3. Economic purposes- prepare students for later work roles; select and
train the labor force needed by society.
4. Social purposes- promote a sense of social and moral responsibility;
serve as a site for the solution or resolution of social problems;
supplement the efforts of other institutions of socialization such as the
family and the church.
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Conflict 04

Theory 05

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Conflict Theory
Two opposing sides in conflict situation
Introducing change
Maintaining the then arrive at an
status quo agreement

• Conflict theory welcomes conflict for that is the way to the


establishment of a new society.
• Conflict theorists find potential conflict between any groups where
inequality exists: racial, gender, religious, political, economic, and so
on.
• Conflict theorists note that unequal groups usually have conflicting
values and agendas, causing them to compete against one another
which forms the basis for the ever-changing nature of society.
How Proponents of Conflict Theory
Regard Education
• Education is not truly a social benefit or opportunity as seen by the
functionalists.
• Rather, education is a powerful means of maintaining power
structures and creating a docile work force for capitalism.
• The purpose of education is to maintain social inequality and to
preserve the power of those who dominate society and teach those in
the working class to accept their position as a lower class worker of
society.
• “Hidden Curriculum”- socializes young people into obedience and
conformity for them to be developed as docile workers.
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Symbolic 04

Interactionist 05

Theory 06
Symbolic Interactionist Theory
• It states that people interact with one another through
symbols.
• Language is the predominant symbol among people
• People attach meanings to symbols, make this
subjective interpretation especially evident.
• Words are not static “things”; they require intention
and interpretation

Faulty communication can result from differences in the perception of the same
events and symbols.
“Individuals act according to
their interpretation of the
meaning of their world.”

Introduced this perspective


to American sociology in the George H. Mead
Max Weber 1920s. (1863-1931)

Weaknesses in Symbolic Interaction


Theory
• Neglects the macro level so social interpretation-the “big picture”.
• Symbolic Interactionists may miss the larger issues of society by focusing to
closely on the “trees” or by restricting themselves to small or individual
interactions.
Three tenets of Symbolic Interactionist
Theory
1. An individual’s action depends on meaning
• We act based on the meaning we give to symbols
• Symbols can be actions, objects, or word
2. Different people may give different meanings to the same thing
• When teachers are strict, some students see it as an expression of
care
• Others may rebel because they perceive teacher’s behavior as
limiting their moves and desires
3. Meanings change as individuals interact with one another
• A negative meaning that you used to associate with hospital when
you went to a hospital which looked more as a hotel than the usual
hospital you know is changed
Implications in Teaching
• Let us continue to teach for meaning
• Let us promote and create opportunities for genuine interaction among our
students, teachers, between students and teachers
• Interaction includes reading, listening, viewing
• Let us use positive symbols in the form of gestures, words, to express our
trust, belief in our students’ abilities, an affirmation of their being.

The symbolic interactionism directs sociologists to consider the details of


everyday life, what these symbols mean, and how people interact with each other
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