Sociology of Education
Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2024047328
S$1,461
About This Course
Discuss the major sociological approaches to education
Analyse the relationship of education to other social institutions such as the family, government, religion, and the economy
Examine how students’ background characteristics shape their educational opportunities and outcomes
Apply course material to the analysis of educational policies, practices, and reform
Evaluate evidence bearing on the relation between facts and theoretical perspectives on education
Demonstrate communication skills in written and spoken expression
What You'll Learn
SOC313 Sociology of Education will examine the relationships between education and society by reviewing a variety of theoretical perspectives and empirical studies. Topics include selected aspects of school organisation (tracking/streaming, class size, special education), social and cultural reproduction, the effect of social class on schooling outcomes, knowledge production, teaching as a profession, higher education, and globalisation and education.
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