Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION IV-A CALABARZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF BATANGAS
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
SUBJECT: UNDERSTSANDING CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS
Title: Functions and Importance of Education
Name of Learner: ____________________________________ Page | 1
Grade Level: 12
Strand/Track: Humanities and Social Sciences/Academic Track
Section: ____________________________________
Date: January 11-15, 2021
A. Background Information for Learners
This Learning Activity Sheet is about the functions and importance of education in the
society
B. Learning Competency
Examine the functions and importance of education in the society. (No LC indicated)
C. Directions/Instructions
In accomplishing this activity sheet, you are expected to:
1. Read and follow each direction carefully.
2. Write your answers in yellow papers.
3. Accomplish each activity for the mastery of competency.
4. Use the Learning Activity Sheets with care.
5. Always aim to get at least 80% of the total number of given items.
6. If you have any questions, contact your teacher through messenger or text.
D. Exercises / Activities
DAY 1
D.1. INTRODUCTION
a. What I need to know?
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. define the meaning of education and its functions in the society;
2. explain the types of system of education in the Philippine context;
3. determine the similarities and differences of formal and nonformal education; and
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4. value the functions and significance of education in providing productive citizens
based on the existing provisions of law.
b. What’s new?
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Activity 1: What’s the Difference?
Write down the distinction between the formal and nonformal education.
Process Questions:
1. How formal and nonformal education differ?
___________________________________________________________________
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2. Which type of education are you in, the formal or the nonformal? Why?
___________________________________________________________________
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3. Give example/s of formal and nonformal education.
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4. Why do you think they are important in the society?
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D.2. DEVELOPMENT
a. What I know?
Activity 2: Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Circle the letter that
corresponds your answer.
1. Alvin Toffler, an American writer and futurist, popularly quoted for having said “The
illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but
those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn”. What is his point of view in saying those?
A. Illiteracy is being knowledgeable.
B. It is the concept of being a good learner.
C. It is the manner of pursuing your dreams.
D. The long journey that has taken place in the field of education.
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2. Social institution is a group of people who have come together for a common goal.
Which a social institution taught basic academic knowledge, learning skills, and
cultural norms?
A. Education
B. Formal education
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C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
3. This type of education is usually based in the classroom and the learners are
provided by trained and professional teaching and nonteaching personnel. What type
of education is this?
A. Homeschooling
B. Formal education
C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
4. Nonformal education focuses on skills. Which of the following is an example of a
nonformal education?
A. Martheena attends her class every day at school.
B. Grace passed the National Certificate on driving.
C. Maggie stays at home and her lesson is conducted by an online teacher.
D. Allan attends night classes at the nearby university because heis working during
daytime.
5. Livie is already 45 years old but she just completed grade nine level of basic
education. She wanted to go back to school to learn dressmaking. Which type of
education is suited for her?
A. Homeschooling
B. Formal education
C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
6. Which of the following bests define education?
A. It is a social institution that improve social status
B. It is a social institution that helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that
contributes to their success.
C. It is a social institution through which a society’s children are taught basic
academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms.
D. All the above
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7. There are two types of education in the Philippines. Which of this best describes
a nonformal education?
A. An educational activity about work skills.
B. An educational program for out of school children.
C. An educational movement for social development.
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D. All of the above
8. Formal and nonformal education has differences. Which of the following
statements determine the difference between the two?
A. The formal education allows the transmission of culture while the nonformal
education does not.
B. The formal education is a classroom based while nonformal education is a
community based.
C. The nonformal education is progressive while the formal education is regressive.
D. The nonformal education is hierarchically structure while the formal education
does not require any structure.
9. Which among the following statement is a function of education?
A. Education is for all
B. Education is reinforced by state or religion.
C. Provides new experiences, offers alternatives.
D. Education transmits culture and provides socialization.
10. One way to appreciate education is to look at its goals. Which of the following are
the two most important goals of education for an individual and for the society?
A. Communication and patriotism
B. Social and cultural innovations
C. Self-actualization and productive citizenry
D. Upgrading social standing and becoming famous
11. Education has immense and complex social institution which prepares citizens for
various needs of society, what does this statement imply?
A. Education is the primary institution in the society.
B. The main goal of the society is to educate the citizen.
C. Education is a primary need for economic development.
D. Education performs several functions for people and the community they belong.
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12. Education has a formal and nonformal form. Which of the following does not
belong to a formal education?
A. Computer Literacy Program
B. Primary Education
C. Secondary Education
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D. Tertiary Education
13.Which of the following is an example of a compulsory formal education?
A. Welding
B. College Education
C. Elementary Education
D. Alternative Learning System
14.Which of the following does not describe the importance of the right to education?
A. It stimulates independence.
B. It provides productive citizens.
C. It divests work related opportunities.
D. It produces important development benefits.
15. To which function of education does this statement implies: “Education prepares
us for the later station of our lives, and, to buy the necessities of life.”
A. Socialization
B. Social Integration
C. Social Needs
D. Social Placement
b. What’s in?
Activity 3. Education may have a different connotation depending on how individuals
look at it. For example, a teacher and a student may have a different view on
education. In the flower chart below, write your own ideas or concepts about education.
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DAY 2
c. What is it?
The Meaning of Education, Types, Functions and its Importance
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The Meaning of Education
Education {ej-oo-key-shuhn], the act or process of imparting or acquiring general
knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generallyof preparing
oneself or others intellectually for mature life (https://www.dictionary.com/browse/education).
However, education, as a social institution has a different meaning. Dr. William Little (2014)
held that education is a social institution through which a society’s children are taught basic
academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms.
Furthermore, the word education is derived from the Latin word “educare” which means
“to train”, “to rear or bring-up (a child)”. Hence, it plays a significant role in transferring culture
and social norms among members of society, in the process of training and various modalities
of educating. It enables individual to flourish their personality to withstand the culture and
social systems. It will always remain as an essential support pillar in our society.
Hence, Alvin Toffler, an American writer and futurist, is popularly quoted for having
said “The illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but
those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.” This marks the
highlights of the extensive journey that occurs in the field of education.
The System of Education in the Philippines
There are two types of education in the Philippines: the formal and the nonformal.
Formal education refers to the standardized method of hierarchically structured and
progressive schooling that corresponds to the general notion of elementary and secondary
and tertiary level of education. Yet, only the primary and secondary level is compulsory to the
students.
In the educational system of the Philippines, the elementary and secondary level is
administered and supervised by the Department of Education. Elementary level is composed
of kindergarten and six (6) years of primary education. Whereas, the secondary contains our
(4) years of junior high school and two (2) years of senior high school. Furthermore, the tertiary
level is administered and supervised by the Commission on Higher Education. The actual
years spent in this level depends on the curriculum of each course.
Nonetheless, the nonformal education refers to an educational activity carried outside
the structure of a formal education. According to UNESCO, non-formal education can cover
programmes contributing to adult and youth literacy and education for out-of-school children,
as well as programmes on life skills, work skills, and social or cultural development. Thus, this
type of education is basically flexible, learner-centered, contextualized and requires learners
to participate in every activity. Also, the age of learners in this category is not a necessity. One
example is the Alternative Learning System or ALS overseen by the Department of Education.
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ALS Non-formal Education happens outside the classroom, community-based, usually
conducted at community learning centers, barangay multi-purpose hall, libraries or at home,
managed by ALS learning facilitators, such as mobile teachers, district ALS Coordinators,
instructional managers at an agreed schedule and venue between the learners and facilitators.
(https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-12/inclusive-education/aboutalternative-learning-system/)
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The Functions of Education and its Importance
Whether formal or nonformal, education addresses various needs of this society.
Education also provides a “productive citizenry”, and makes the “selfactualization” possible.
Productive citizens are necessary for the improvement of the community. However, self-
actualization refers to the desire for self-fulfilment or the tendency of human to become
actualized in what he is potentially. Again, education takes a vital part to achieve the self-
actualization.
Education has different functions. This consists of socialization, transmissionof culture,
social integration social placement, and social and cultural innovation and/or preservation.
a) Socialization. Socialization is an essential ingredient in creating a society. Since school is
an agent of socialization, thus, education helps transform human in becoming literate and
recognize its function in the society. Through education as a means of socialization, we also
learn social norms, values and culture that are fortified by our teachers, our textbooks, and
our classmates as well.
b) Transmission of Culture. Through socialization in school (teachers to learners, and learner
to learner), the transmission of culture is at the highest possible. Through education, human
learn the values, beliefs, and social norms of their culture.
c) Social Integration. As the saying goes “nations are built because of education”, this is
because education portrays an important role to unify individuals by teaching the common
values and social norms.
d) Social Placement. It could be a cliché that “all other professions rooted from teachers”
though, it is indeed the reality. Education provides a social placement for everyone. It prepares
us for the later station of our lives, and, to buy the necessities of life. Now, this makes sense
to “productive citizenry” and “self-actualization”
Nonetheless, it is not a secret that education can change one’s life. “Having education in an
area helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success, and
improves not only their personal satisfaction but also their community” (cited from Al-Shuaibi,
Abdulghani, The Importance of Education, 2014). Legal Provisions of Education: Education
as a Human Right It is stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the UN website:
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Article 26:
(1) Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the
elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory.
Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher
education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit.
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(2) Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to
the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall
promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious
groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance of
peace.
(3) Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their
children.
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;
The right to education is fundamental. It is non-discriminatory. Everyone has the
right to education regardless of race, ethnicity, social origin, gender, political
preferences or disability. It is also a vital human right in exercising all the other human
rights.
Furthermore, it stimulates independence and concession to produce significant
development benefits for the country. It is a powerful instrument for economically and
socially marginalized individuals away from poverty to become productive citizen of
the country. Since education is a human right, every individual has an equal
opportunity to participate in an education system.
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DAY 3
D.3. ENGAGEMENT
a. What’s more?
Activity 4.1. Directions: Concept Mapping Direction: Through concept mapping, give Page | 9
the functions of education. Create your concept map on the space provided.
Activity 4.2. Word Journal. Directions: On your journal below, write a single word
which express the importance of education in the society. Then, use a paragraph to
explain your word choice.
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b. What I can do?
Activity 5. Write your pledge of commitment on how you can become a productive
citizen.
PLEDGE OF COMMITMENT
I, ________________________ (your name),
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commit myself to ______________________
_________________________________________
________________________________________,
so that,_________________________________
_________________________________________
________________________________________.
c. What other Enrichment activity can I engage in? (Additional Activity)
Activity 6. Today’s Top Story. Directions: Study the headline written on the
newspaper. Create a news story about it.
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DAY 4
D.4. ASSIMILATION
a. What have I learned?
Activity 7. Harvesting: Directions: Try to reflect on “what” you have learned, “so what”
(why is it important and what are the implications), and “now what” (how to apply it or Page | 11
do things differently). Write your answers on the space provided.
b. What I can do? (Assessment)
Activity 8. Instruction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Circle the letter that
corresponds your answer.
1. Alvin Toffler, an American writer and futurist, popularly quoted for having said “The
illiterate of the twenty-first century will not be those who cannot read and write, but
those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn”. What is his point of view in saying those?
A. Illiteracy is being knowledgeable.
B. It is the concept of being a good learner.
C. It is the manner of pursuing your dreams.
D. The long journey that has taken place in the field of education.
2. Social institution is a group of people who have come together for a common goal.
Which a social institution taught basic academic knowledge, learning skills, and
cultural norms?
A. Education
B. Formal education
C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
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3. This type of education is usually based in the classroom and the learners are
provided by trained and professional teaching and nonteaching personnel. What type
of education is this?
A. Homeschooling
B. Formal education
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C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
4. Nonformal education focuses on skills. Which of the following is an example of a
nonformal education?
A. Martheena attends her class every day at school.
B. Grace passed the National Certificate on driving.
C. Maggie stays at home and her lesson is conducted by an online teacher.
D. Allan attends night classes at the nearby university because heis working during
daytime.
5. Livie is already 45 years old but she just completed grade nine level of basic
education. She wanted to go back to school to learn dressmaking. Which type of
education is suited for her?
A. Homeschooling
B. Formal education
C. Informal education
D. Nonformal education
6. Which of the following bests define education?
A. It is a social institution that improve social status
B. It is a social institution that helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that
contributes to their success.
C. It is a social institution through which a society’s children are taught basic
academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms.
D. All the above
7. There are two types of education in the Philippines. Which of this best describes
a nonformal education?
A. An educational activity about work skills.
B. An educational program for out of school children.
C. An educational movement for social development.
D. All of the above
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8. Formal and nonformal education has differences. Which of the following
statements determine the difference between the two?
A. The formal education allows the transmission of culture while the nonformal
education does not.
B. The formal education is a classroom based while nonformal education is a
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community based.
C. The nonformal education is progressive while the formal education is regressive.
D. The nonformal education is hierarchically structure while the formal education
does not require any structure.
9. Which among the following statement is a function of education?
A. Education is for all
B. Education is reinforced by state or religion.
C. Provides new experiences, offers alternatives.
D. Education transmits culture and provides socialization.
10. One way to appreciate education is to look at its goals. Which of the following are
the two most important goals of education for an individual and for the society?
A. Communication and patriotism
B. Social and cultural innovations
C. Self-actualization and productive citizenry
D. Upgrading social standing and becoming famous
11. Education has immense and complex social institution which prepares citizens for
various needs of society, what does this statement imply?
A. Education is the primary institution in the society.
B. The main goal of the society is to educate the citizen.
C. Education is a primary need for economic development.
D. Education performs several functions for people and the community they belong.
12. Education has a formal and nonformal form. Which of the following does not
belong to a formal education?
A. Computer Literacy Program
B. Primary Education
C. Secondary Education
D. Tertiary Education
13.Which of the following is an example of a compulsory formal education?
A. Welding
B. College Education
C. Elementary Education
D. Alternative Learning System
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14.Which of the following does not describe the importance of the right to education?
A. It stimulates independence.
B. It provides productive citizens.
C. It divests work related opportunities.
D. It produces important development benefits.
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15. To which function of education does this statement implies: “Education prepares
us for the later station of our lives, and, to buy the necessities of life.”
A. Socialization
B. Social Integration
C. Social Needs
D. Social Placement
E. Guide Questions (Not necessary)
F. Rubrics for Scoring
G. References:
Al-Shuaibi, Abdulghani. (2014). The Importance of Education. Retrieved from
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260075970_The_Importance_of_Education
Article 14, 1987 Philippine Constitution
Department of Education. Inclusive education. Retrieved from https://www.deped.gov.ph/k-to-
12/inclusive-education/about-alternativelearning-system/
Education. Retrieved from https://www.dictionary.com/browse/education.
Little, W., & McGivern R. (2014). Introduction to Sociology -1st Canadian Edition. Canada: BC
Campus. Retrieved from https://opentextbc.ca/introductiontosociology/
Pianfetti E.S., Reese G.C. (2011). Transforming Education. In: Barak M., Hacker M. (eds)
Fostering Human Development Through Engineering and Technology Education.
International Technology Education Studies, vol 6. Sense Publishers.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-549-9_15
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