Understanding of Social Interaction, schools and communities
MEANING OF SOCIAL INTERACTION
The term “interaction” is made up of two morphemes, namely inter and action. It
is a mutual or reciprocal action. The term “interaction” in teaching: In teaching,
interaction is used to indicate the language used to maintain conversation, teach or
interact with participants involved in teaching and learning.
. •Defining social Interaction: In (1948) Gillin and Gillin wrote: “ By social
interaction, we mean the mutual or reciprocal influence, resulting in the
modification of behavior, exerted through social contact and communication
which in turn, are established by inter- stimulation and response”
•Social interactions as basis for social structure: Social interactions form the basis
for social structure and therefore are a key object of basic social inquiry and
analysis.
SOCIAL INTERACTION IN GROUPS • •
SOCIALIZATION • It is important to just be with people sometimes. •What
actually socialization involves? • Socialization involves being with and a part of
other people, enjoy their company , letting them to confide in you and networking
together towards shared goals.
Types of Socialization:
1.When people go in mosques
2.When we join any group
3. Calling a friend on the phone
4.Going to enjoy picnic
5.Chatting on whatsapp, facebook, these are all means of socialization.
Benefits of Socialization:
1.Builds our confidence
2.Strengthen our sense that life has some purpose
3.Protects against the effects of stress and anxiety. If we are good at socializing,
we should take steps to deepen and strengthen our relationships.
ELEMENTS OF SOCIAL INTERACTION
•Social contact •Communication •Social attitudes and values
SOCIAL CONTACT
•Definition: “A group of friends that share similar interests , career ideas and
information”
•Online Social contact: “Social contact when built online means gaining an
audience that will in turn benefit your career or other matters.”
COMMUNICATION
•Definition: “Exchange of information or ideas between two parties”.
•Importance: It is a paramount in education as until or unless the concepts, lessons,
messages, records, etc is not conveyed between teacher, students and parents, no
academic gain can be imagined/achieved.
TYPES: 1.Verbal 2.Non-verbal 3.Written 4.Visual
SOCIAL ATTITUDES AND VALUES
• Social attitudes and values relate to those principles and beliefs that influence the
quality of inter-personal relationships. •Includes: 1. One’s behavior towards others
2. How one manages interactions, including conflict
Education makes more socially active: Education changes one’s social attitudes
and values to make more socially active individual.