Sociology of Education

By Dr Jonas Richard A | University of Mysore

Learners enrolled: 378

Sociology of Education course gives an understanding on the basis of sociology with the respective area of education. It focuses on education and development with specific reference to economic empowerment and nation building. It also helps to analyse the societal development through education and concentrates on the emerging trends in sociology of education. This course highlights the role of education in the holistic development of the society and also concentrates in promoting social equality & social justice through the basis of educational sociology.

Summary

Course Status :	Upcoming
Course Type :	Elective
Language for course content :	English
Duration :	15 weeks
Category :	Teacher Education
Credit Points :	5
Level :	Undergraduate
Start Date :	05 Jan 2026
End Date :	30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends :	28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages :	English
NCrF Level	4.5

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Course layout

WEEKS	EPISODES	WEEKLY LECTURE TOPICS
I	1	Introduction to Sociology
	2	Introduction to Contemporary Sociology
	3	Need to study Sociology of Education
	4	Background of Education
II	5	Sociological Foundations of Education
	6	Theories of Education
	7	Roles and Functions of Education
	8	Right to Education
III	9	Educational Sociology and Sociology of Education
	10	Theories of Sociology
	11	Education and Economic Empowerment
	12	Marketization of Schools
IV	13	Education and Social Development
	14	Education and Nation Building
	15	Impact of Political Interference on Education
	16	Education as a Social Process
V	17	Education and Community
	18	Education and Social Change
	19	Education as a Tool for Development
	20	Activation of Constructive and Creative Forces
VI	21	Relationship between Social Control and Education.
	22	Agencies of Socialization
	23	Social Mobility and Social Stratification
	24	Education and Social Reconstruction
VII	25	Education and Gender Perspective
	26	Education and Culture
	27	Education and Social Action
	28	Social Factors affecting education
VIII	29	Education and Social Justice
	30	Education and Quality of Life
	31	Education and Globalization
	32	Modernity and Social Changes in India
IX	33	Education and technology
	34	Role of Media/Social Media in Education
	35	Education and Modernization
	36	Bridging the gap between traditional and Modern Education
X	37	Recent & Emerging Trends in Education
	38	Old Education Policy vs New Education Policy
	39	Development of New Social Patterns
	40	Research Methods In Sociology Of Education
XI	41	Inclusive Education
	42	Critical Pedagogy
	43	Digital Divide in Education
	44	Home schooling and Alternative Education
XII	45	Education and Identity Formation
	46	Teacher-Student Relationships
	47	Education and Environmental Sustainability
XIII	48	Global Citizenship Education
	49	Privatization of Education
	50	Education for Peace and Conflict Resolution

Books and references

• Ballentine, Jeanne H., Hammack, Floyd M., 2012. The Sociology of Education: A Systematic Analysis. Pearson, Boston.

• Corwin, R.G., 1965. A Sociology of Education. Appleton-Century Crofts, New York.

• Christopher Siatwiinda (Author), 2021, Sociology of Education. Origin and Development as a Branch of Sociology, Munich, GRIN Verlag

• Ronald G. Corwin (1956). Sociology of Education: Emerging Patterns of Class, Status, and Power in the Public Schools. Appleton-Century-Crofts, University of Michigan Digitized.

• Ranganathan S. (2007), Educational Reform and Planning Challenge, Kanishka Publishers, Distributors, New Delhi

Instructor bio

Dr Jonas Richard A

University of Mysore

Dr Jonas Richard A comes with 25+ years of experience with the unique combination of Teaching, Training, Practice and Research in the area of Sociology and Social Work. Dr Jonas has completed more than 20 research projects & consultancy assignments for corporates, international and domestic development organizations and educational institutions.

He has conducted more than 250 training programs for Teachers, Students Parents, Corporate employees and Army personnel. As a CSR Consultant, he assists corporates in redefining their CSR initiatives through effective relationships with communities. He also conducts need and impact assessments to ensure the successful implementation of CSR programs. His expertise in building linkages with corporate and government departments for community empowerment is highly appreciated.

With his Action Research expertise, Dr Jonas helps NGOs in facilitating action research for creating more evidence-based social work practice in the communities. His educational qualifications include MSW (HRM), M.Sc. (Psychology), MPhil (Psychology) & PhD in the area of Life Skills Education. His PhD work on Life Skills using a quasi-experimental design with pre-post analysis is widely appreciated.

Dr Jonas has published many research articles, authored books and written chapters in books. Currently Dr Jonas is the Professor and Head in the departments of Sociology & Social Work and the Director of the Centre for Life Skills Education. He is also the Director of the Centre for Continuing Professional Development in addition to being the Coordinator for the United Nations Academic Impact Hub for SDG 1 at Kristu Jayanti University, Bangalore.

Course certificate

1. End-Term Examination:

o Weightage: 70% of the final result

o Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

2. Internal Assessment:

o Weightage: 30% of the final result

o Minimum Passing Criteria: 40%

3. Calculation of IA Marks:

o Out of all graded weekly assessments/assignments, the top 50% (equal-weighted) shall be considered for calculation of the final Internal Assessment marks.

All students who obtain 40% marks in the internal assessment and 40% marks in the end-term proctored exam separately will be eligible for the SWAYAM Credit Certificate.

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