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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 3:
The Functions and Importance
of Education in the Society
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Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics- Senior High School
Quarter 2- Module 3: The Functions and Importance of Education in the Society
First Edition, 2020
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Understanding Culture,
Society, and Politics
Quarter 2 – Module 3: The
Functions and Importance of
Education in the Society
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Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
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this module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while
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Take time to read, understand, and perform the different activities in the
module.
As you go through the different activities of this module, be reminded
of the following:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
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exercises.
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activities.
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Let Us Learn
The focus of this module:
The functions and importance of education in society.
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
1. Identify the functions and importance of education in society; and
2. Explain the functions and importance of education.
Let Us Try
Read the following items carefully. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. Which is incorrect about the school as a social institution? refers to____.
A. It has to teach about the social order and its institutions in its
instructional activities.
B. As it stands for the good life in general, it criticizes society and
all its institutions.
C. It stands for the professional ideals of the community rather than the
ideals it practices and tolerates.
D. It stands for the satisfaction of the needs of the pupils who come for
schooling.
2. Application of principles of sociology to education is known as
A. Sociology of education.
B. Educational sociology.
C. Social foundations of education.
D. Social science of education.
3. Schools are social institutions because they ________.
A. Preserve and instill in future generations the knowledge, ideas, and
customs of our culture.
B. Suggest ways and means of social progress.
C. Suggest solutions to social problems.
D. Are established by society.
4. Which of the following is not correct about schools?
A. They are necessarily affected by social and economic situations
and changes in our civilization.
B. They are powerful instruments of social change.
C. They are potential agents of conflicts and disintegration.
D. They are social agencies of cultural transmission.
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5. The least hindrance in the way of the optimum development of the
child's
personality is ___________.
A. Limited economic surplus that could be spent on education.
B. Mad scramble among various social groups for getting as much of the
goods of education as possible.
C. Free education for all and equal opportunity.
D. Incompetent teachers.
6. Educational Sociology deals with which aspect of education?
A. Social
B. Political
C. Economic
D. Psychological
7. The least important challenge to Philippine education today is presented
by the _____________.
A. Poverty of the masses.
B. Expanding population.
C. High cost of education.
D. Low returns on education.
8. The high degree of inter-dependence between education and the rest of
the society is very much emphasized, not because of _________.
A. Increasing number of students, requiring increasing financial support
B. Dramatic changes in the role of government in educational matters.
C. Man's social nature.
D. Social nature of education.
9. Which of the following does not influence the process of education?
A. The culture of the society and its social institutions
B. Social class structures
C. The upper middle class of society
D. Political organization of society.
10. Which one of the following social institutions of the Philippines does
not
have a profound effect on education?
A. The family
B. The government
C. The business class organization
D. The religion.
11. What type of education the family imparts to the child?
A. Formal
B. Informal
C. Deliberate
D. Regular.
12. Religious education in some forms is essential because it is _______.
A. Develops essential values in children.
B. Provides children with desirable knowledge.
C. Makes a good life in a good society.
D. Is the foundation stone on which rests the success of a democratic
society.
13. Which of the following is not a correct statement about children's
education in the family?
A. The rearing of children by the family is a form of education.
B. Parents inevitably modify the behavior of their children in one
direction or another.
C. Criminality is taught to children by their parents.
D. The parents willy-nilly produce.
14. Which of the following type of economy places a higher value on
education?
A. Agricultural economy
B. Industrial economy
C. Commercial economy
D. Mixed economy
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15. Which is incorrect about the school as a social institution?
A. It has to teach about the social order and its institutions in its
instructional activities.
B. As it stands for the good life in general, it criticizes society and
all its institutions.
C. It stands for the professional ideals of the community rather than the
ideals it practices and tolerates.
D. It stands for the satisfaction of the needs of the pupils who come for
schooling.
Let Us Study
The Function and Importance of Education
This is an important issue in one's life. It is the key to success
in the future and to have many opportunities in life. Education has
many advantages for people. For instance, it illuminates a person's
mind and thinking. Having an education in an area helps people
think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success and
improves their personal satisfaction and their community.
Education develops human personality and thoughts; it helps
an individual deal with others and prepares one for life experiences. It
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makes people have a special status in their society, and everywhere
they live. There are various benefits of having an education, such as
having a good career, having a good social status, and having selfconfidence.
Basically, education gives us the chance of having a good career
in life. We can have plenty of chances to work in any workplace we
wish. In other words, opportunities for better work will be simpler
and easier to find. The more well educated we are, the greater chance
we will get a job with high pay. Likewise, education polishes our
minds, reinforces our thoughts, and strengthens our character and
behaviors toward others. It equips us with information in various
fields in general and our specialization in particular, especially what
we need to master in our job career.
Further, without education we may not survive humanely nor
have decent professions. Furthermore, education grants us a good
status in society. As educated people, we are considered as valuable
sources of knowledge in our society. Having education helps us teach
others about morals, manners and ethics in our society. For this
reason, people deal with us in a considerable and special way of being
productive and resourceful.
In addition, education makes us role models in the society
when other people need us to guide them on the right path or when
they want to make decisions. Thus, it is an honor for us to serve our
community and contribute to its advancement. In fact, being
educated is an advantage to help our people and build a good society.
Besides, it is very well-known that having self-confidence is always
generated from education.
It is a great blessing for us to have self-confidence, which leads
to many advantages and successes in life. For example, it helps us
manage the specific task, tackle life's challenges, and maintain
positive stands. Additionally, having self-confidence is typically based
on proper education, paving the path for us to succeed. Accordingly,
self-confidence makes us aware of how well we perform a task or a
range of actions. In short, being educated is undoubtedly being selfconfident and successful in life.
Hence, education is the process of acquiring knowledge and
information that lead to a successful future. As discussed above,
there are a lot of positive traits of having an education, such as
having a good career, having a good status in society, and having
self-confidence. Education makes us view obstacles as challenges to
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overcome with no fear; it urges us to face new things. It is the main
factor behind successful people and the merit of developed countries.
Therefore, education is deemed as a real success behind any future
success.
For every community and person, education is important. It is
life itself, but not life's preparation. Thus, for the majority, social and
national growth, education plays a complementary role. It helps a
person to realize his highest self and goal. Below are the main
functions and roles of education for individuals, society, and nation.
The Education
When we think about education, the first thing that strikes our
minds is acquiring knowledge. Education is a tool that provides
awareness, skills, strategies, and information to people. It helps them
understand their rights and duties to their families, community, and
country. It improves vision and insight to see the world. It builds
society's capacity to tackle inequality, crime, corruption, and many
other bad elements.
Training gives us awareness of the surrounding environment.
The experience of looking at life grows in us. It is the most significant
factor in the nation's evolution. One cannot pursue fresh ideas
without knowledge. It means that one cannot build the world; without
ideas, there is no innovation and without innovation, there is no
development of the country.
Importance of Education in our Society
In the modern developed world, education is an important
factor that plays a huge role. To be able to succeed in this competitive
world, people need good education. In modern society, people focus
on achieving a high standard of living and awareness to provide
better solutions to their problems.
Features of Education
Education empowers everyone. Some of the areas where
education helps are:
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1. Removing Poverty - Education helps eradicate poverty; if a
person is educated, he can get a good job and meet his family's basic
needs and requirements.
2. Protection and Defense Against Crime - If an individual is well
educated, he will not be easily fooled by anyone. A trained individual
is less likely to engage in domestic violence and other social evils. In
life, they enjoy good relationships. This suggests that individuals are
less likely to be cheated or become victims of crime.
3. Wars and Terrorism
importance of education
secure life. One needs to
activities. These types of
live a better life.
Prevention - One needs to recognize the
in our everyday lives to lead a safe and
take an active part in various educational
productive activities provide knowledge to
4. Trade and Commerce - The nation's trade & commerce would also
prosper easily if its people were well-educated. Education helps to
become self-dependent and to build a great trust between them to
accomplish challenging tasks. Their quality of life is increased by
receiving an education.
5. Law and Order - Education enables the process of the nation's
fast development. If you have a good education, you can serve your
country well. It develops a good political ideology.
6. Women Empowerment - Education also helps in empowering
women. The educated women can raise voice against the injustice.
This will bring a great deal of social growth.
7. Uplifting the poorer economic elements of society - The most
critical element for improving the world is education. Many illiterate
people suffer the hardships of prejudice, untouchability & injustices
that prevail in society due to lack of education, but with the
promotion of a good education. This inevitably leads to the upliftment
of economically disadvantaged parts of society if all people are
educated.
8. Communication - The link between education and communication
is evident. Healthy education allows other individuals to interact
better. It also enhances our ability for communication, such as voice,
body language, etc. A qualified person feels safe to challenge or give a
speech to a wide audience or may hold a meeting or seminar.
Moreover, sending emails, writing letters, typing notes, reading
magazines & newspapers, or even using a smartphone would never
be possible without getting a basic education.
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Role of Education in Society
Education is a social institution in which society offers essential
information to its citizens, including fundamental truths, job skills,
and values of cultural norms. One of the most significant advantages
of education is that it enhances personal lives and makes it possible
for society to function smoothly. Poverty can be eliminated by
providing education, and every individual can contribute to
developing the country.
Education Helps in the Creation of a Better Society
In contrast to an uneducated person, an educated person is
more likely to establish stronger moral and ethical values. The lack of
education generates problems such as superstition, domestic abuse,
poor health, and poor living conditions. Training provides equal
opportunities for both men and women, and educated people will
create a better world.
A better society cannot be built without a decent education.
Only when people are skilled enough to know how to work with
various technologies can innovation and creativity occur. With the
help of better methods, educated people often find solutions to their
issues.
Education act as Back Bone of a Society
An integral part of human society is education. The lack of
education gives rise to various social problems, such as poor health,
internal strife, poor living standards and many more. This allows
individuals to find a better approach to their issues. Education helps
individuals to appreciate the true value of contribution and to help
become the foundation of society.
Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to
change the perspective of the world. An educated person knows how
to deal with different types of problems. Through the right education,
a person can develop good moral values. It helps individuals to
become good human beings.
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Social Stratification
This refers to a mechanism under which a society in a
hierarchy classifies groups of individuals. It is abundantly clear in the
United States that certain groups have greater standing, influence,
and resources than other groups.
A good way to imagine social structure is the distinct vertical
layers contained in rock, called stratification. The layers of society are
made of individuals, and society's resources are distributed unevenly
across the layers. The top layer of the social system of stratification is
the individuals that have more wealth. The lower levels of society
reflect other classes of people, with increasingly less and less
resources.
Let Us Study More
Directions: Analyze the role of education system in the Philippines
and its function by stating your personal views and manifestation in
the cited statement. Write your answer on a plain sheet of paper.
Key Ideas
1. The educational system in
the Philippines
2. The basic education in the
Philippines
3. The education as social
institutions
Views/Manifestation
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Let Us Practice
Activity No. 2
The following are real issues in the country that affect the
country's role and functions. Express your personal views on how
these certain issues and concerns affect you personally or to your
family? How did you deal with it? Write your output on a clean sheet
of paper.
1. What role do you think government should play in education?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What is the role and function of education in the 21st century?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Rubrics
Criteria
Relevance (relation to the question)
Originality (uniqueness of idea)
Total
Highest Possible Points
10 points
10 points
20 points
Let Us Practice More
Activity 3. Essay Writing:
Directions: Write an essay with one (1) paragraph and express your
understanding of the given issue below. On a plain sheet of paper, write
your answer.
1. Why is education important to each individual and its impact on society
of quality education?
Rubrics
Criteria
Relevance (relation to the question)
Originality (uniqueness of idea)
Total
Highest Possible Points
10 points
10 points
20 points
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Let Us Remember
Directions: While learning this module, take a selfie with your parents or
guardians, print and paste it on a clean sheet of paper. Then, answer the
question below.
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1. What do you want in your life ten (10) years from now?
2. How education will help you in the future?
Let Us Assess
Activity 5.
Directions: The statement here corresponds to whether T (True) or F
(False). Mark a check (/) if true and (X) if false. Write your answer on a
plain sheet of paper.
Situations
1. Education is the process of acquiring knowledge and
information that leads to a non-successful future.
2. Education gives us the no chance of having a good career in our
life.
3. Education has no advantages for people.
4. Education develops human personality and thoughts; it helps
individuals deal with others and prepares one for life experiences.
5. It illuminates a person's mind and thinking.
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F
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Let Us Enhance
Directions: Write on plain sheet of paper NOT LESS THAN 300
WORDS about your understanding and observation.
1. The situation of poor Filipino people in the nation and their
problems because of not being educated.
Rubrics
Criteria
Relevance (relation to the topic)
Originality (uniqueness)
Total
Highest Possible Points
20 points
30 points
50 points
Let Us Reflect
Directions: In writing your reflection, you have to complete the phrases
below. Write your answer on a plain sheet of paper.
I learned that____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
I realized that____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
If given a chance_____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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POST TEST
Read the following items carefully.
Directions: Write True if the manifestation/Expression is correct and False
if not appropriate. Write your answer on a plain sheet of paper.
Manifestation/Expression
1. If an individual is well educated, he will be easily fooled by anyone.
2. Without having a basic education, sending emails, writing letters, typing
notes, reading magazines & newspapers, or even using a smartphone will
never be possible.
3. Many illiterate people suffer the hardships of prejudice, untouchability &
injustices that prevail in society due to lack of education.
4. The most critical element for improving the world is education.
5. The educated women cannot raise voice against the injustice. This will
bring a lot of development to society
6. The nation's trade & commerce would also thrive easily if its people are
not well-educated.
7. If you have a good education, you can serve your country well. It develops
a good political ideology.
8. To have a good education suggests that individuals are more likely to be
cheated or become victims of crime.
9. In modern society, people focus on achieving a low standard of living and
awareness to provide better solutions to their problems.
10. The goodness of education generates problems such as superstition,
domestic abuse, poor health, and poor living conditions.
11. Education does not provide awareness, skills, strategies, and
information to people. It does not help them understand their rights and
duties to their families, community, and country.
12. Having education in an area helps people think, feel, and behave in a
way that contributes to their success and improves their satisfaction and
their community.
13. The highly educated we are, the better chance we get.
14. It is a great blessing for us to have self-confidence, which may not lead
to many advantages and success in life.
15. Political inequality is also a distinct form of inequality but has yet to
attract sustained, systematic scholarly attention in the same way as its
related inequalities.
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Post Test:
Activity No. 5:
1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. False
Let us try:
5.
5. T
4.
4. T
3.
3. F
2.
2. F
1.
1. F
6. False
7. True
8. False
9. False
10. False
C
D
C
C
C
C
9.
C
8.
A
7.
A
6.
10. C
11. False
11. B
12. True
12. A
13. True
13. C
14. False
14. B
15. True
15. C
Answer Key
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Department of Education – Region XI
F. Torres St., Davao City
Telefax: (082) 291-1665, (082) 221-6147
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