MODULE CODE: SED2601
ASSIGNMENT UNIQUE NO. 623430
ASSIGNMENT 2 2022
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept school of thought.
school of thought: a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within
which theories, laws and generalisations as well as the experiments performed in support of them are
formulated.
1.2 What is the sociology of education?
Sociology of education is the study of educational structures,' processes and practices from a
sociological perspective. It is a core field within the discipline of sociology. However, it is also consid~red
to be a part of the discipline of education.
1.3 Explain what is meant by the following terms: and give one example of each.
a) bourgeoisie are the capitalist class who own the resources, land and tools; they exploit the proletariat
by paying them less than their work is worth.
b) the proletariat are the working class who do not own the resources, land or tools they use to produce
goods for the bourgeoisie
1.4 One of the functions of sociology of education is the assimilation and the transmission of culture,
whereby learners are taught to respect others (see p5 in SoE). Briefly discuss how this aim could be
taught in the classroom.
1.5 • Human beings have the capacity for thought.
ASSIGNMENT UNIQUE NO. 623430
ASSIGNMENT 2 2022
Question 1
1.1 Discuss what is meant by the concept school of thought.
school of thought: a philosophical and theoretical framework of a scientific school or discipline within
which theories, laws and generalisations as well as the experiments performed in support of them are
formulated.
1.2 What is the sociology of education?
Sociology of education is the study of educational structures,' processes and practices from a
sociological perspective. It is a core field within the discipline of sociology. However, it is also consid~red
to be a part of the discipline of education.
1.3 Explain what is meant by the following terms: and give one example of each.
a) bourgeoisie are the capitalist class who own the resources, land and tools; they exploit the proletariat
by paying them less than their work is worth.
b) the proletariat are the working class who do not own the resources, land or tools they use to produce
goods for the bourgeoisie
1.4 One of the functions of sociology of education is the assimilation and the transmission of culture,
whereby learners are taught to respect others (see p5 in SoE). Briefly discuss how this aim could be
taught in the classroom.
1.5 • Human beings have the capacity for thought.
