ECTS
ECTS Course Catalogue
Course details
Course code: PSS20268o15Semester: 2015/2016 summer
Name: Sociology of educating
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Anna Tutaj
Language of instruction: Polish
Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences, understands its sources and uses within related disciplines. Has an extended knowledge of the social and humanistic, and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and creative use of information. Is able to analyze and interpret social phenomena. Is planning a career or academic pathway.
Competences: Understands the need for lifelong learning and updating her/his knowledge. Is able to work in a team. Is able to think and act creatively.
Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school.
Course content: Ideologies of upbringing and education. Main Currents of sociology of education. Definitions, scope and functions of education. Theories of social development. School, teacher, classroom, and student in the educational system. Education in contemporary Poland, the issue of inequality. Education - indicators and way of exploring. Axiological base of the teaching profession. The family as an educational environment that affects the educational success. The impact of educational environments on educational opportunities for children and youth. Education to social change. Intercultural education in a multicultural society. Educational importance of social processes. Revision.
Recommended literature: Błaszczyk K., Szkoła wobec zmian, Toruń 2007, Wyd. Adam Marszałek. Karkowska M., Socjologia wychowania, Łódź 2007, Wyd. WSHE. Meighan R., A Sociology of Educating 1981, Holt, Reinehart and Winston. Nikitorowicz J., Edukacja regionalna i międzykulturowa, Warszawa 2009, Wyd. UŚ. Szymański M., Socjologia edukacji, Kraków 2013, Oficyna Wydawnicza Impuls.
Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks. Required level necessary to pass: 60%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion.