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UCSP Q2 Lesson 2 For STUDENTS

The document discusses the functions of education in society. It defines formal, non-formal and informal education. The primary functions of education are to develop a productive citizenry and promote self-actualization. The manifest function is the intended purpose of education like socialization and transmitting culture, skills and values. The latent function is the unintended purpose like expanding social networks and developing ability to work in groups.

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UCSP Q2 Lesson 2 For STUDENTS

The document discusses the functions of education in society. It defines formal, non-formal and informal education. The primary functions of education are to develop a productive citizenry and promote self-actualization. The manifest function is the intended purpose of education like socialization and transmitting culture, skills and values. The latent function is the unintended purpose like expanding social networks and developing ability to work in groups.

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FUNCTION OF

EDUCATION IN SOCIETY
Q2 LESSON 2

UNDERSTANDING CULTURE SOCIETY AND POLITICS


MEANING AND IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION
- Education is the social institution that formally
socializes members of the society. It also refers to the
process through which skills, knowledge and values are
transmitted from the teachers to the learners.
TYPES OF EDUCATION
FORMAL
- based in the classroom and provided by trained teaching
and nonteaching personnel, has an approved curriculum which
includes the course outline, the prescribed number of sessions to
finish the lessons and authentic assessments and outputs.
TYPES OF EDUCATION
NON-FORMAL
- is an organized educational activity that takes place
outside a formal setup. It is usually, flexible, learner-centered,
contextualized, and uses a participatory approach and has no
age limit as kids, the youth, and even adults can take part of this.
INFORMAL EDUCATION
Learning that occurs in a spontaneous, unplanned way.
Primary Functions of
Educations:

• Develop a Productive
Citizenry
• Promote Self-actualization
2 FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
MANIFEST Function
- is the primary and intended function of education in our society.
Primary and Intended Function
A. Socialization – initiated into taking societal roles.
1. taught academic subjects (e.g. science and math)
2. interact with different people of our own age and common interest
3. share what they have
B. Transmission of Culture, Skills and Values.
1. taught academic subjects (e.g. history, literature)
2. school routines
2 FUNCTIONS OF EDUCATION
LATENT Function
- is the secondary and unintended function of education
brought about by the school environment.
Secondary and Unintended Function
A. Venue of expanding people’s network.
*where they can find spouse, business partner
or friends that you can keep in life.
B. Ability to work in groups (either as a leader or a member)
*an indispensable skill in the workplace
*requires collaboration and interpersonal relation
Is the right to
education
fundamental? Is
education a
human right?
EDUCATION AS A HUMAN RIGHT
- The Universal Declaration of Human Rights state that
everyone has the right to education. Education has to be free and
compulsory at least in the primary level, whereas higher education
should be made available on the basis of merit.
IN THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE 14
• Section 1: The State shall protect and promote the right of all
citizens to quality education at all levels, and shall take
appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

• Section 2, Paragraph 2: The state shall establish and maintain a


system of free public education in the elementary and high
school levels. Without limiting the natural right of parents to
rear their children, elementary education is compulsory for
all children of school age
What will happen if
these functions (of
Education) were not
taught and observed by
students?

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