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Why are Sociological Foundations essential in education?

jennie21

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Posted by jennie21 on November 23, 2009 at 11:16 PM and tagged with education, sociological foundations

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In terms of the branch itself, sociology and its foundations are essential in education for a variety of reasons.  When looking at how people learn, one must examine the sociological approach...

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Posted by akannan on November 24, 2009 at 5:16 AM

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In your message to me you said that "sociological foundations" refers to the idea that education is meant not just for the individual's benefit but for that of society.  It means that education...

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Posted by pohnpei397 on November 24, 2009 at 11:30 PM

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