Deck 9: What Is the Role of School in Society

Question 1

An important institution in industrialized society that is linked, to social, economic, and political development is

A) courts and justice.
B) religion and church.
C) education and schooling.
D) marriage and the family.

Answer 1

education and schooling.

Question 2

American have a strong faith in ________ and view it as important in helping to achieve the American dream.

A) God
B) the legal system
C) education
D) family

Answer 2

education

Question 3

In America, there is great tension between schools and

A) groups of people.
B) social institutions.
C) both A and B

Answer 3

both A and B

Question 4

The great faith in the schools to help achieve dreams has led to

A) success.
B) failure.
C) unrealistic expectations.
D) exploitation of children.

Question 5

________ is an example of the tension created between societal institutions
and educational institutions.

A) Middle school education
B) Early childhood education
C) Elementary education
D) High school education

Question 6

Sociologists use ________ modes of analysis to look at educational issues.

A) 3
B) 5
C) 10
D) 6

Question 7

This sociologist perspective that looks at socialization and the placement of
individuals in the social system is the

A) functionalist view
B) functionalist view.
C) interactionist view.
D) essentialist view.

Question 8

The conflict perspective views education through the lens of

A) power relationships.
B) interpersonal relationships.
C) empowering relationships.
D) personal relationships.

Question 9

The interactionist perspective focuses on how interactions between teachers and students shape

A) individuals views of themselves and their role in society.
B) individuals views of themselves and heir role in school.
C) both A & B
D) neither A nor B

Question 10

Sociological perspectives are useful in providing insight into education issues
because

A) the insight can identify possible solutions.
B) the insight leads to further research.
C) both A & B
D) neither A nor B

Question 11

The interactionist perspective investigates such issues as

A) tracking.
B) rules that govern relationships.
C) teacher expectations.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 12

The country with the most comprehensive educational system is

A) Europe.
B) Japan.
C) USA.
D) Russia.

Question 13

The nation's founders wanted systematic, consistent education that would produce

A) literate citizenry.
B) social stability.
C) good citizens.
D) all of the above

Question 14

In recent years, there has been

A) stability in the confidence in the schools.
B) an increasing confidence in schools.
C) a downswing in the confidence in schools to educate all children.
D) an upswing in the confidence of schools to educate all children.

Question 15

The problem of assigning schools responsibility for enduring social problems is

A) that schools are not the only influence on society.
B) assigning the responsibility does not address the problem.
C) schools are already overtaxed.
D) both B and C
E) both A and B

Question 16

Intergenerational tension occurs when

A) older generations contend that the schools are not as good as they used to be.
B) younger generations challenge the beliefs and assumptions of older generations.
C) older generations questions the value and actions of younger generations.
D) all of the above

Question 17

Studies indicate that ________ Americans claim to have been sexually abused.

A) 1 in 10
B) 3 in 5
C) 1 in 5
D) 1 in 7

Question 18

A proposal for mandatory preschool have been met with

A) agreement.
B) overwhelming support.
C) a "wait and see" attitude.
D) opposition.

Question 19

The historical conflict between education and religion led to the rise of

A) religious studies in schools.
B) Catholic schools.
C) home schooling.
D) Protestant schools.

Question 20

The science curriculum has become the most recent conflict involving education and religion because

A) the teaching of creationism.
B) the teaching of intelligent design.
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B

Question 21

In 500 words or more, the students analyzes the complex relationship between school and society.

Question 22

In cooperative groups, the student discuss the tensions between school and society. The students explain their perspective on the causes, and propose a solution.

Question 23

As a class, the students describe the role of schools in addressing important social issues, identifying what those important issues are.

Question 24

Distinguish between the issues schools should address and the issues that should be address by the family.

Question 25

Examine the involvement of your family in the schools, tracing that involvement over the years.

Question 26

Discuss your perspective on evolution, creationism, and intelligent design.

Question 27

Will the additional functions of the full service school improve the relationship between societal institutions; defend your position.

Question 28

Students answer the question, "Does low SES prevent some students for taking advantage of opportunities offered by the school?" Explain the answer.

Question 29

Identify current school perspectives that are consistent with the functionalist perspective.

Question 30

Design a plan to improve the public perspective of teachers.