Overview
The course introduces the students to the
concept of sociology in general and educational sociology in particular. It
highlights the reality of sociology in the educational process and its role
within educational institutions, especially those targeting special needs
groups. The course relates concepts of educational sociology with theories addressing
educational personality.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of the course, the students will
be able to:
1.
Explain the
concept of educational sociology and its significance for education
2.
Formulate key
concepts in educational sociology and the ability to apply them in educational.
3.
Compare concepts
and their use in educational sociology and educational psychology
4.
Be acquainted
with social relationships across individuals and groups in the family, public
and institutions, as well as the characteristics and dynamics of each.
5.
Determine the
relationship of educational sociology with other sciences and modern theories
of educational sociology
6.
Distinguish
concept, stages, factors and institutions of social normalization
7.
Explain
concepts of social change, types, manifestations, obstacles, and their association
with education
8.
Analyze
the reality of social relationships through social upbringing within
educational institutions
9.
Provide realistic
examples from within educational institutions in society
10. Interconnect required educational skills from a
sociological perspective
11. Show and evaluate the relationship of
educational sociology with other sciences
12. Infer and discover modern theories of
educational sociology
13. Discuss and analyse concept, stages, factors
and institutions of social normalization
14. Explain the theories of social change and its relationship
with education
15. Apply concepts of educational sociology and its
importance in educational studies
16. Reformulate concepts to facilitate their use in
educational
17. Use concepts from the point of view of
educational sociology and educational psychology
18. Apply and evaluate knowledge of social
relations across individuals and groups in the family, public and institutional
fields, as well as the characteristics and dynamics of each
19. Apply modern theories of educational sociology
to other sciences
20. Apply knowledge about the concept, stages,
factors and institutions of social normalization in professional life
21. Implement the concept of social change in
education
22. Participate and cooperate in small groups to
discuss relevant topics
23. Search for literature on topics related to the
programme
24. Carry out self- and continuous learning
25. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Teaching and learning methods
By the end of the course, the students will
be able to:
1.
Explain the
concept of educational sociology and its significance for education
2.
Formulate key
concepts in educational sociology and the ability to apply them in educational.
3.
Compare concepts
and their use in educational sociology and educational psychology
4.
Be acquainted
with social relationships across individuals and groups in the family, public
and institutions, as well as the characteristics and dynamics of each.
5.
Determine the
relationship of educational sociology with other sciences and modern theories
of educational sociology
6.
Distinguish
concept, stages, factors and institutions of social normalization
7.
Explain
concepts of social change, types, manifestations, obstacles, and their association
with education
8.
Analyze
the reality of social relationships through social upbringing within
educational institutions
9.
Provide realistic
examples from within educational institutions in society
10. Interconnect required educational skills from a
sociological perspective
11. Show and evaluate the relationship of
educational sociology with other sciences
12. Infer and discover modern theories of
educational sociology
13. Discuss and analyse concept, stages, factors
and institutions of social normalization
14. Explain the theories of social change and its relationship
with education
15. Apply concepts of educational sociology and its
importance in educational studies
16. Reformulate concepts to facilitate their use in
educational
17. Use concepts from the point of view of
educational sociology and educational psychology
18. Apply and evaluate knowledge of social
relations across individuals and groups in the family, public and institutional
fields, as well as the characteristics and dynamics of each
19. Apply modern theories of educational sociology
to other sciences
20. Apply knowledge about the concept, stages,
factors and institutions of social normalization in professional life
21. Implement the concept of social change in
education
22. Participate and cooperate in small groups to
discuss relevant topics
23. Search for literature on topics related to the
programme
24. Carry out self- and continuous learning
25. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
Methods of assessments
·
Lectures
·
Panel
discussions
·
Research
and survey
Course content
|
Week
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Topic
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1
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Introduction to course, topics, objectives and research fields
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2
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Educational sociology and its role in educational studies
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3
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Difference between education and educational sociology; sociology
and sociology of education
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4
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Relationship of educational sociology with other sciences, e.g. economics,
biology, and anthropology
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5
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Midterm exam
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6
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Modern theories in educational sociology; interactive, cognitive
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7
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Meaning and definition of social normalization and its significance;
education as process of social normalization; social normalization and
socialization
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8
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Factors that make social normalization a model; six factors
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9
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Stages of the social normalization; sensorimotor response and actual
practice
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10
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Midterm exam
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11
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Institutions of social normalization; the family; school; peers; the
media
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12
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Forms of social normalization and goals in education and social
change; concept of change; factors of change
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13
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Types of social change; obstacles; stages
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14
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Manifestation of social change; theories of social change
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15
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Final exam
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References
Educational Sociology, Ihsan Al-Hassan,
Wael Publishing House, 2005
