Education began formally in the 17th century as a religious duty for upper-class children to learn reading, writing, and religion. Over time, education expanded and became more standardized and public, with laws passed in the early 20th century mandating free elementary education. The U.S. education system includes pre-primary, primary, middle/junior high, high school, and post-secondary education. Education is seen as important for better job opportunities and income, as well as rewarding students and teachers. However, inequalities still exist between low-income and wealthier areas in terms of funding, resources, and student outcomes. Improving education will require focusing support on low-performing schools, strengthening school and family partnerships
Education began formally in the 17th century as a religious duty for upper-class children to learn reading, writing, and religion. Over time, education expanded and became more standardized and public, with laws passed in the early 20th century mandating free elementary education. The U.S. education system includes pre-primary, primary, middle/junior high, high school, and post-secondary education. Education is seen as important for better job opportunities and income, as well as rewarding students and teachers. However, inequalities still exist between low-income and wealthier areas in terms of funding, resources, and student outcomes. Improving education will require focusing support on low-performing schools, strengthening school and family partnerships
Education began formally in the 17th century as a religious duty for upper-class children to learn reading, writing, and religion. Over time, education expanded and became more standardized and public, with laws passed in the early 20th century mandating free elementary education. The U.S. education system includes pre-primary, primary, middle/junior high, high school, and post-secondary education. Education is seen as important for better job opportunities and income, as well as rewarding students and teachers. However, inequalities still exist between low-income and wealthier areas in terms of funding, resources, and student outcomes. Improving education will require focusing support on low-performing schools, strengthening school and family partnerships
Education began formally in the 17th century as a religious duty for upper-class children to learn reading, writing, and religion. Over time, education expanded and became more standardized and public, with laws passed in the early 20th century mandating free elementary education. The U.S. education system includes pre-primary, primary, middle/junior high, high school, and post-secondary education. Education is seen as important for better job opportunities and income, as well as rewarding students and teachers. However, inequalities still exist between low-income and wealthier areas in terms of funding, resources, and student outcomes. Improving education will require focusing support on low-performing schools, strengthening school and family partnerships
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1/ 12
Education as a Social
Institution
History of Education Formal education began in the seventeenth century as a religious duty. New England's Puritan settlers (upper-class) tutors to teach their children how to read, write, math, prayers and poems.
Gils were taught rudimentary subjects and household chores.
English Grammar schools emerged in the 1700s. Which led to males attending college.
By 1840s education become public and elementary education (free) become a social norm and law by 1918.
Educational System in the U.S
Pre-primary Ages 2-5 years, Child/Daycare, Preschool Primary Ages 6-11 years , Kindergarden-5th grade Junior/Middle School Ages 11-14 years , 6th-8th grade
Education is the foundation for a better future. The most education a person has the more job opportunities they will have , resulting in higher income.
Education is rewarding for both students and teachers/professors.
Students learn academics and skills(Social) needed for their careers /future. Teachers/professors give back to their to their community and put into practice their expertise .
For the educational system to function government officials ,community members ,
parents , students and teachers have to work together.
Benefit of Education
Improved human rights
Women are in power Positions Reduced societal violence Promotion of a national (as opposed to regional or ethnic) identity Increased social cohesion
Lower fertility Improved child health Preventative health care Demographic transition
Improvements in productivity Economic growth Reduction of intergenerational cycles of poverty Reductions in inequality
Role of Public Education in our Society
In the 21st century education is view as a necessity rather than an option. Higher education is expected to form a society of different professions. Education serves as a socialization agent where students are taught practical knowledge of a certain field and expand knowledge about global issues.
Education is view as a competition for the job market therefore there is
some inequality in the education system.
How has Education change ?
The curriculum has change to matched the skills needed for the 21st century. Expansion of educational programs ex: Avid , Advanced placement, Honors Society, college prep
STEM fields are encourage because those fields are underrepresented especially for low-income and minorities .
Evaluating students performance by using standardized curriculum
Technology plays a huge role of how we learn in the classroom ex . Use to ipads ,
smart boards (interactive lessons), internet can have information in seconds; less of textbooks
Causes of Change in Education
Offer opportunities for people to choose their career/skills acquire for 21st century
Integration of schools has resulted in schools to appeal to diversity .
Get more people to contribute to society .Women are the most enrolled in college because in the past they didnt the right to .
Educational Standards are strict for everyone to have equal "access to
education .
Features of Education that hasnt Changed
Using the same mythology of teaching. 15,000 students dropped out, pushed out, failed out, suspended out, or just left out from the system.
Low-income and minority African American males are the highest risk to drop-out and end up in prison.
Creating and maintaining a curriculum that challenges students for practical
life skill.
Inequalities in the Educational System
There is an educational achievement gap among low-income communities and wealthier areas.
Wealthier areas receive more funding therefore offer their students more academic programs , additional instruction in music , arts and sports, have qualified teachers and full equipment for science labs and sports .
Low-income communities have higher rates of violence and crime therefore
suffer from psychological problems that could impact their performance in school . Ex: drop-rates , low scores , disabilities
How to Improve Education
Focus on schools with low test scores and provide additional resources for example tutoring services .
Schools and parents should work together to improve students learning .
Improve schools buildings to make it a learning environment. Examples : Colorful wall, display students work , fix building repairs to prevent hazards.
Hire more teachers in order to reduce class size
Provide current technology , textbooks, new material
