Time Frame: 3 hours

Introduction
Let’s start here, you will be acquainted with the different countries
and periods regarding historical foundation of education of as well as the
history of Philippines educational system how it was adapted and
developed. Thus, it will make you more equipped and prepared in your
chosen career. Shall we start now!
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Learning Outcomes
At the end of this lesson you will:

• explain the meaning of socialization as a function of schools.

• state the relationship of society and school.
• identify that schools transmit cultural values by stating facts from
education history in the world and in the Philippines.
• create an academic paper about the foundation of education.

ACTIVITY – Let’s Read These

Read the quote from the famous John Dewey :

“ When a school introduces and trains child of society into membership within
such a little community, saturating him with the spirit of service, and providing
him with the instruments of effective self-direction, we shall have the deepest
and best guaranty of a larger society which is worthy, lovely and harmonious.”
Do you have an idea about the education philosopher?

ANALYSIS – Let’s Analyze

Answer the following questions:

What is the function of schools according to John Dewey’s statement?

Who creates schools?

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What is the relationship between schools and society?

ABSTRACTION – Let’s Conceptualize

Education or school is an institution created by society. Education is a function

of society. Education is a function of society and as such arises from the nature
and character of society itself. Society seeks to preserve itself and to do this it
maintain its functions and institutions, one of which is education, to assure its
survival, stability and convenience.
As John Dewey claimed, it is the school that “introduces and trains each
child of society into membership within such a little community, saturating with
the spirit of service, and providing him with the instruments of effective self-
direction…” when schools succeed to do this, in the words of Dewey “ we shall
have the deepest and best guaranty of a larger society which is worthy, lovely
and harmonious

This is called the Socialization process. Socialization is the process of

learning roles, statutes and values necessary for participation in social
institutions..” (Brinkerhoff,D.,1989)

Socialization is a lifelong process. It occurs primarily during the early

childhood but as we progress from infancy to old age we shed old roles and
adopt new ones. Role learning that prepares us for future roles is termed
anticipatory socialization. (Brinkerhoff,D.,1989) Because of anticipatory
socialization most of us are more or less prepared for our future roles like
spouse, parent, professional teacher.
The family is the most important agent of socialization. Psychology tell us
that the self- concept formed during childhood has lasting consequences.
Besides, ..” the parents; religion, social class and ethnicity influence the child’s
social roles and self-concept which I turn influence the expectations that others
have for the child, and they determine the groups with which the child will interact
outside the family”. (Brinkerhoff,D.,1989)

The school is also an important agent of socialization. It is an institution

charged by society to impart specific knowledge and skills necessary in
functioning in a society. They are also charged with the task of transmitting
society’s cultural values.
Further, Educational History. is devoted to how schools (formal and
informal) did their task as agents of socialization in different periods of history.

Education in Primitive Society

Brinkerhoof (1989) explains further:

In primitive societies, preliterate persons faced the problem of survival in

an environment that pitted them against natural forces and wild animals. To
survive, human beings needed food, shelter, warmth and clothing. To transform
a hostile environment into one that is life - sustaining, humankind developed life
skills that eventually became cultural patterns.
These life skills included:

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 1. tool or instrument making
2. adherence to the moral behaviour code of group life
3. language
Early humankind found security in group life based on kinship and tribal
patterns. Life in a human group was educational as children observed and
learned from the elders as they were deliberately taught by their parents and
elders. For these cultural patterns continue, the adult had to reach this skills and
values to their children. This is socialization , a function of education in society.
Socialization is the process by which individuals internalize the norms
and values of society and so social and cultural continuity are attained This is
also informal education in action.

As abstract thinkers, human being could create, use and manipulate

symbols. They could communicate with one another through gestures, sounds
and words. These symbols were expressed in signs, pictograph, letters. The
creation and introduction of oral and written language made a great leap on
literacy which in turn had tremendous educational consequences which citizens
of a civilized society like netizens of the 21st century now enjoy.

Reading Source: Pawilen, Reyes, Rivera, and Sison (2019). The School and the Community, School
Culture and Organizational Leadership. Rex Bookstore. Quezon City

Educational History

This educational history from 7000 B.C. to AD 1600.is presented here. This
make you see that education and school are a function of society and schools
reflect the nature and character of society itself. What society considers
important is what education focuses on to preserve society.

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Reading Source:
1. Doris, Tulio D. 2008, Foundations of education 2. Second
Edition. 125 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City. National Book
Store.
2. https://edfd1.wikispaces.com/1-
Relevant+Terms+%26+Concepts
3. http://hec.gov.pk/english/services/universities/RevisedCurricul
a/Documents/2011-
2012/Education/FoundationsEd_Sept13.pdf-
4. http://ebook.Ipude.in/arts/ma_educator/year_1/DEDU401_PHI
LOSOPHIcAL_AND_SOCIOLOGICAL_FOUNDATION_OF_E
DUCATION_ENGLISH_pdf
5. Home education in historical perspective: domestic
pedagogies in England and Wales, 1750-1900 (Routledge,
2016).
6. The History of Education as Colonial Apologist: A Marxist
Critique.
7. New Texas Public School Textbooks write about slavery in
Education
8. https://jezebel.com/heres-how-new-texas-public-school-
textbooks-write-about-1726786557
9. African American Education in Slavery and Freedom (The
John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and
Culture) https://www.slideshare.net/martianne21/historical-
foundations-of-education-theorist-and-
philosophers?next_slideshow=1

APPLICATION

Synthesize a concept regarding historical foundation of education

presented in lesson 1, in not more than 500 words. (Academic Paper, AA2)
(Font 11, Arial, 1.5 spacing, long bond paper only, supported with
references/theory/journals)

Kindly follow this format: Filename sample: EDFD 213-21- Gonzales, N.

(my email address: [email protected])

This academic paper must start with an a) Introduction, followed by b)

Body which is your conceptual presentation per topic, and c) conclusion. See
rubrics for your guidance.

You can submit this at the Gmail using your official address or hardcopy
(which will be forwarded to any USeP drop-off point near you. If you opt for this,
please inform your instructor after submission. Contact numbers are in the
faculty information part of the syllabus and course pack).

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Closure

Thank you very much! You made it. The next lesson will lead you to be
equipped in knowing the historical foundation of education. Keeping the
best things you will learn and remain humble in everything you do. Okey!
We will now go on to the next lesson.

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