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Why is sociology important in education?

CONCLUSION Sociology of education is an important aspect of the education of the pupil, induction or socialization of the teacher and his or her role performance is critical. The fact that the role encompasses the school and society makes it even more relevant to the teaching and learning of the process.

Why is it important for teachers to understand society?

It is important for teachers to study and know the community in which they are working and try to fit in by accepting the values and norms that are considered useful in that particular society because in most cases this will be of great help even in the teaching process which may involve some of the norms of society.

What is a teacher-community conflict in sociology?

In sociology, the teacher is seen as being faced with conflicts within the school as a social entity and outside school including the community in which he or she teaches and the society at large. The discussion below will therefore be based on these environments. 8. TYPES OF TEACHER-COMMUNITY CONFLICTS

What is the social nature of educating?

There is also the social nature of educating where the school develops conventions, rituals and routines to solve its administrative problems. Within the school, children are organized into groups, classes or hostels and this has influence on pupil behaviour.