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, ED2601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2026
Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2) 1.2 Describe
education according to your understanding. (2) 1.3 Explain what is meant
by the following terms and give one example of each: a) Assimilation (2) b)
Society (2) c) Ecology of a school (2) d) The activation of constructive and
creative forces is one of the functions of the sociology of education. As a
teacher, how can you effectively activate constructive and creative forces in
the classroom? (6) 1.4 Discuss the proponents of conflict theory from your
own view. (4) [20]
Answrs;
Question 1
1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2)
Sociology is the study of human society, focusing on how people interact
with one another, how social institutions function, and how social structures
influence human behaviour.
1.2 Describe education according to your understanding. (2)
Education is a lifelong process through which individuals acquire
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that enable them to participate
effectively in society and contribute to personal and social development.
1.3 Explain the following terms and give one example of each
a) Assimilation (2)
Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the
culture, values, and norms of another group, often the dominant one.
Example: Immigrant learners adopting the language and cultural practices
of the host country’s school system.
b) Society (2)
, ED2601 Assignment 2 (QUALITY ANSWERS) 2026
Question 1 1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2) 1.2 Describe
education according to your understanding. (2) 1.3 Explain what is meant
by the following terms and give one example of each: a) Assimilation (2) b)
Society (2) c) Ecology of a school (2) d) The activation of constructive and
creative forces is one of the functions of the sociology of education. As a
teacher, how can you effectively activate constructive and creative forces in
the classroom? (6) 1.4 Discuss the proponents of conflict theory from your
own view. (4) [20]
Answrs;
Question 1
1.1 Define sociology in your own words. (2)
Sociology is the study of human society, focusing on how people interact
with one another, how social institutions function, and how social structures
influence human behaviour.
1.2 Describe education according to your understanding. (2)
Education is a lifelong process through which individuals acquire
knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes that enable them to participate
effectively in society and contribute to personal and social development.
1.3 Explain the following terms and give one example of each
a) Assimilation (2)
Assimilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups adopt the
culture, values, and norms of another group, often the dominant one.
Example: Immigrant learners adopting the language and cultural practices
of the host country’s school system.
b) Society (2)
