Lesson 2: Education

Education is a social institution that has its own definition. Which of the following bests define education?

• A. It is a social institution that improve social status

• B. It is a social institution that helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success.

• C. It is a social institution through which a society’s children are taught basic academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms.

• D. All the above

The educational system in the Philippines has two forms: the formal and the nonformal. Which of the following belongs to a nonformal education?

• A. An educational activity about work skills.

• B. An educational program for out of school children.

• C. An educational movement for social development.

• D. All of the above

Both formal and nonformal education has its own distinct characteristics. Which of the following statements determine the distinctions of the two?

• A. The formal education allows the transmission of culture while the nonformal education does not.

• B. The formal education is a classroom based while nonformal education is a community based.

• C. The nonformal education is progressive while the formal education is regressive.

• D. The nonformal education is hierarchically structure while the formal education does not require any structure.

Education has several functions to people and society. Which of these statements tells the function of education?

• A. Education is for all

• B. Education is reinforced by state or religion.

• C. Provides new experiences, offers alternatives.

• D. Education transmits culture and provides socialization.

Education will be more appreciated through its goals. Which of these are the two most important goals of education?

• A. Communication and patriotism

• B. Social and cultural innovations

• C. Self-actualization and productive citizenry

• D. Upgrading social standing and becoming famous

The education has a huge and multifaceted social institution that prepares citizens for innumerable needs of society. What does this statement infer?

• A. Education is the primary institution in the society.

• B. The main goal of the society is to educate the citizen.

• C. Education is a primary need for economic development.

• D. Education performs several functions for people and the community they belong.

The following is a nonformal education except for?

• A. Computer Literacy Program

• B. Primary Education

• C. Secondary Education

• D. Tertiary Education

Which among the following belongs to a compulsory formal education?

• A. Welding

• B. College education

• C. Elementary education

• D. Alternative Learning System

Whether formal or nonformal education, both exerts significance in the society. Hence, everyone is entitled to a free education of at least a primary education. Which of the following does not show the significance of the right to education?

• A. It stimulates independence.

• B. It provides productive citizens.

• C. It divests work related opportunities.

• D. It produces important development benefits.

“Education prepares us for the later station of our lives, and to buy the necessities of life.” Which statement does it implies?

• A. Socialization

• B. Social Integration

• C. Social Needs

• D. Social Placement