![]() | Guía Docente 2024-25 FAMILY, SCHOOL AND SOCIETY (FAMILIA, ESCUELA Y SOCIEDAD) |
BASIC DETAILS:
Subject: | FAMILY, SCHOOL AND SOCIETY (FAMILIA, ESCUELA Y SOCIEDAD) | ||
Id.: | 32537 | ||
Programme: | GRADUADO EN EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA/PRIMARY EDUCATION.PLAN 2015 (BOE 17/08/2015) | ||
Module: | SOCIEDAD, FAMILIA Y ESCUELA | ||
Subject type: | MATERIA BASICA | ||
Year: | 2 | Teaching period: | Primer Cuatrimestre |
Credits: | 6 | Total hours: | 150 |
Classroom activities: | 66 | Individual study: | 84 |
Main teaching language: | Inglés | Secondary teaching language: | Castellano |
Lecturer: | Email: |
PRESENTATION:
Within modern society, the family and the school are the two major socializing agents for developing children. This course looks at these two socializing agents and asks students to reflect on how they can work together or find themselves at odds with one another. Given that western societies are becoming increasingly diverse, young children enter school with different ideas, concepts and levels of preparedness. This diversity can be seen as an opportunity and a challenge for educators, and this course provides students with a chance to reflect on important issues related to the sociology of education and the ways of building bridges between schools and families. This course also turns to important social and political issues found in modern society that have a bearing on children's education. This subject is part of the module Sociedad, Familia y Escuela and has thematic links to the courses Orientación educativa and Atención a la diversidad, interculturalidad, igualdad y educación inclusiva.
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES ACQUIRED IN THE SUBJECT:
General programme competences | G01 | Capacity to analyse and synthesise information from different sources. |
G02 | Capacity to effectively solve problems and take decisions based on the knowledge and competences acquired. | |
G03 | Capacity to organise, plan and self-assess the work undertaken. | |
G05 | Capacity to work in a team and cooperate with other professionals from the same or a different sector. | |
G07 | Capacity to communicate in English at a minimum B2 level (per the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to adapt to the academic and professional requirements of the Degree. | |
G08 | Capacity to absorb social and humanistic concepts within a rounded university education which allows the development of ethical values such as solidarity, interculturality, equality, commitment, respect, diversity, integrity, etc. | |
G09 | Capacity to formulate social transformation proposals, considered ethically, based on democracy and basic rights. | |
G10 | Capacity to generate new ideas through initiative, innovation and creativity for effective adaptation to educational needs and the job market. | |
G11 | Capacity to establish and fulfil the most suitable quality criteria and to employ work methods and strategies oriented towards continuous improvement. | |
G12 | Capacity to self-assess, nurturing learning, scientific research, practice based on evidence and scientific and social progress. | |
Specific programme competences | E13 | Foster group work and individual work and effort. |
E20 | Show social skills in understanding families and being understood by them. | |
E21 | Be aware of and know how to be a tutor and guide with regard to family education for the 6-12 age range. | |
E22 | Link education with its medium and work with the families and community. | |
E23 | Critically analyse and include the most relevant matters in modern society affecting family and school education: social and educational impact of audiovisual language and screens; changes in gender and cross-generational relations; multiculturalism and interculturality; discrimination and social inclusion and sustainable development. | |
E24 | Know the historical evolution of the family: the different types of family, lifestyles and education in the family context. | |
Regulated profession competences | P03 | Effectively address language learning situations in multicultural and multilingual situations. |
P05 | Design and regulate learning zones in contexts of diversity which address gender equality, equity and respecting the human rights which comprise the values of civic education. | |
P06 | Foster harmony in the classroom and outside, solve discipline problems and contribute to the peaceful solution of conflicts. | |
P07 | Stimulate and value the effort, persistence and personal discipline of the pupils. | |
P08 | Know the organisation of primary schools and the variety of activities of which they are comprised. | |
P09 | Work as a tutor and guide for the pupils and their families, attending to the particular educational needs of the pupils. | |
P10 | Accept that teaching is a matter of getting better and adapting to scientific, pedagogical and social changes over the course of the career. | |
P11 | Cooperate with the various sectors of the educational community and social milieu. | |
P12 | Take on the educational side of teaching and foment democratic education for an active citizenry. | |
P13 | Maintain a critical and independent relationship towards knowledge, values and public and private social institutions. | |
P14 | Value individual and collective responsibility in the achievement of a sustainable future. | |
P16 | Acquire the habits and skills to learn alone or with others and foster this among the pupils. | |
Learning outcomes | R01 | Know the key features characterising modern society. |
R02 | Identify social issues which affect current education and assess the complexity of the relationship between the family and the school. | |
R03 | Consider the social dimension of education. | |
R04 | Recognise the influence exercised by the cultural and social environment on the school. | |
R05 | Consider the importance of the family in the child's education and consequently encourage their participation in school life, recognising the contributions of different cultures to the construction of a plural society. |
PRE-REQUISITES:
Students should have a solid B1 level to be enrolled in this degree program and course. If you have not reached this level yet, you will need to take extra steps to improve your level of English in order to be happy and successful in this class. It is your responsibility to reach the level required through independent study and language support courses. USJ offers fantastic courses through the ILM (Instituto de Lenguas Modernas) that provide language support classes for those students who have not reached the required B1 level. These courses are highly recommended. Speak to your lecturer regarding how you can enroll in one of these courses.
SUBJECT PROGRAMME:
Observations:
The following program is provisional and can change depending on the pace of the class as well as students' ability and interest.
Subject contents:
1 - BLOCK I: INTRODUCTION |
1.1 - Achieving Academic Success |
1.2 - Education and Society |
1.3 - What is Socialization? |
1.4 - Education and Citizenship |
1.5 - Right to Education |
2 - BLOCK II: EDUCATION IN THE 21ST CENTURY |
2.1 - A Changing World and School Reform Movements |
2.2 - The Role of the Teacher |
2.3 - Homeschooling and "School Choice" |
3 - BLOCK III: FAMILY |
3.1 - The Evolution of the Family and New Models |
3.2 - The Family as the Primary Agent of Socialization |
3.3 - Types of Parenting Styles |
3.4 - The Two Main Socializing Agents |
3.5 - School and Family Relationship |
3.6 - Family Participation |
4 - BLOCK IV: SOCIAL ISSUES AND EDUCATION |
4.1 - Violence |
4.2 - Migrations |
4.3 - Unemployment and Poverty |
4.4 - Race |
4.5 - Diversity: Multiculturalism |
4.6 - Diversity: Religion |
4.7 - Diversity: Disabilities |
4.8 - Diversity: Gender Identity and Sexual Diversity |
4.9 - Gender Equality and Empowering Female Students |
4.10 - Mass Media and Social Networks |
4.11 - Social and Emotional Education |
4.12 - Environmental Issues |
Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.
TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:
A wide range of teaching and learning methodologies will be used in this course. Given the results of academic research on learning, students will be required to participate actively in class and hence will construct their learning and opinions on a variety of topics. Students will be introduced to new ideas in participative lectures and readings. Since the material covered in this class is complex, subjective and personal, students are expected to develop and justify their own opinions and ideas about a range of topics. Accordingly, class will include debates and role-playing exercises.
Different active methodologies will also be present during the course such as "Flipped Classroom" activities and Cooperative Learning. Since the subject will be taught through English, a CLIL approach will be used by the lecturer throughout the course. Students will be expected to work a portfolio on a regular basis in which they review material covered in class and work to develop their own opinions.
Students will be encouraged to attend activities outside the classroom which may be of interest to them, such as Learning Space sessions or diverse exhibitions.
Students will also be expected to attend tutorials in which they can discuss individual or group work. The lecturer will inform students about tutorial times. Students will be asked to make a previous appointment with their lecturer.
"Independent study" is an important part of this course so that students can develop to be more autonomous. Independent study time should largely be dedicated to working on the portofolio, which will be a compendium of all learned material and hence will be an excellent tool for studying for the final exam.
Student work load:
Teaching mode | Teaching methods | Estimated hours |
Classroom activities | ||
Master classes | 23 | |
Practical exercises | 10 | |
Practical work, exercises, problem-solving etc. | 10 | |
Debates | 5 | |
Coursework presentations | 8 | |
Participation in seminars, conferences etc. | 7 | |
Assessment activities | 3 | |
Individual study | ||
Tutorials | 3 | |
Individual study | 28 | |
Individual coursework preparation | 12 | |
Group cousework preparation | 10 | |
Research work | 10 | |
Compulsory reading | 7 | |
Portfolio | 14 | |
Total hours: | 150 |
ASSESSMENT SCHEME:
Calculation of final mark:
Individual coursework: | 15 | % |
Group coursework: | 20 | % |
Final exam: | 20 | % |
Portfolio: | 35 | % |
Oral defense: | 10 | % |
TOTAL | 100 | % |
*Las observaciones específicas sobre el sistema de evaluación serán comunicadas por escrito a los alumnos al inicio de la materia.
BIBLIOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION:
Basic bibliography:
AGUIRRE, A. M., CARO, C., FERNÁNDEZ, S. y SILVERO, M. Familia, escuela y sociedad. Manual para maestros. Logroño: UNIR Editorial, 2015 |
COMELLAS, M. J. Familia y escuela: compartir la educación. Barcelona: Graó, 2011. |
Recommended bibliography:
BALLANTINE, Jeanne H. and HAMMACK, Floyd M. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis (6th edition). London: Pearson, 2009. |
CAPDEVILA, C. Educar mejor. Once conversaciones para acompañar a familias y maestros. Barcelona: Arcàdia, 2016. |
HERNANDO, A., (2015). Viaje a la escuela del siglo XXI. Así trabajan los colegios más innovadores. Madrid: Fundación Telefónica. |
LOTRIE, DAN C. Schoolteacher: A Sociological Study. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2002. |
MARINA, J. A., Despertad al diplodocus. Barcelona: Ariel, 2015. |
SIDERIS, A. et al. Family and School. For the parents who are eager to enhance and supplement their children's upbringing and education. (Electronic version) Ed. Mediterra Books, 2016. |
Recommended websites:
Educación Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza | https://zaragozaeducacion.wordpress.com/ |
Edutopia | www.edutopia.org |
Fundación Telefónica-Educación | https://www.fundaciontelefonica.com/educacion_innovacion/ |
Revista Española de Pedagogía | https://revistadepedagogia.org/ |
The Guardian Education | https://www.theguardian.com/education |
UNESCO | http://en.unesco.org/ |
UNICEF | www.unicef.org |
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