Postgraduate certificate Sociology of Education

The sociology of education consists of the association of academic processes with the environment, with the aim of improving and understanding them from a social dimension. Throughout these months of specialization students will learn to review the general idea of sociology as a science and its historical relationship to education, and to analyze the consequences of educational inequality between ethnic groups and gender in terms of social and economic well-being.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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Introduction to the Program

If your goal to acquire a qualification that will enable you to compete among the best, look no further. This specialization will give your career the boost it needs”

In this comprehensive program, professionals will go through a long and effective learning process, which will allow them to delve into the Sociology of Education, addressing the different needs of students.

Education is the basis for the growth and development of any society. Its dynamic structure, in constant change and renewal, is nourished by methodological innovation coming from educational research and technological advances that create new ways and models of work. This panorama is diverse and is in line with the policies applied, which also depend on institutional organizational decisions.

This program will allow the acquisition of the broadest vision of the current educational reality and its local application, incorporating specific knowledge of the most interesting areas of the panorama, so that professionals can update their personal and professional tools in this field.

All these processes must be materialized in a real and possible adaptation to the needs of each student. For this purpose, an intensive and comprehensive study will show how to develop educational adaptations using the most innovative tools and materials from experts with extensive experience in the sector, in order to create a process that really allows to boost students in their learning, taking into account their optimal ways of dealing with each area of study.

Learn in a simple, intensive and flexible way with the quality of the highest rated teaching models in the online teaching field”

This Postgraduate certificate in Sociology of Education, contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of practical case studies presented by experts
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Apply the latest developments in Sociology of Education in your daily practice and improve your classroom teaching methodology”

The program includes in its teaching staff professionals from the sector who bring to this program their work experience, as well as recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in professionals a situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to prepare in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented to them throughout the academic year. For this purpose students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts.

Incorporate to your knowledge the most innovative approaches in the educational area and apply the latest techniques and tools in the classroom”

An innovative learning process that will allow you to advance your skills quickly and easily”

Syllabus

All the contents of this Postgraduate certificate have been developed with a high-quality criteria in each of the stages of the program. For this purpose, the most relevant and comprehensive topics have been selected, with the latest and most interesting updates In an interesting way and with a constant and complete impact, it will allow professionals to grow from the first moment of the study.

Learn from professional experts in the field who will provide a realistic and contextual view of this exciting job”

Module 1. Sociology of Education

1.1. Introduction to Sociology

1.1.1. What Is Sociology?

1.1.1.1. Basic Concepts
1.1.1.2. Field of Sociology

1.1.2. Beginnings of Sociology

1.1.2.1. Auguste Comte
1.1.2.2. Emile Durkheim
1.1.2.3. Karl Marx
1.1.2.4. Max Weber

1.1.3. Contemporary Authors

1.1.3.1. Michel Foucault
1.1.3.2. Jürgen Habermas
1.1.3.3. The Role of Sociology in Society

1.2. Fundamentals of Educational Sociology

1.2.1. Objective of Educational Sociology
1.2.2. Relationship between Education and Sociology
1.2.3. Social Functions of Education

1.3. Education as a Social Institution

1.3.1. Concept of Social Institution
1.3.2. Functions of Education as a Social Institution
1.3.3. Training for Citizens
1.3.4. The Transforming Role of Education

1.4. Main Social Institutions

1.4.1. The Family
1.4.2. The School
1.4.3. Society
1.4.4. Relationship between Families, School, and Society

1.5. Theories on Schooling I

1.5.1. Bernstein's Linguistic Codes
1.5.2. Colleges and Industrial Capitalism Bowles and Gintis
1.5.3. Ivan Illich and the Hidden Curriculum
1.5.4. Cultural Reproduction

1.6. Theories on Schooling II

1.6.1. Education and Inequality
1.6.2. James Coleman
1.6.3. Jeannie Oakes

1.7. Gender and Ethnicity in the Sociology of Education

1.7.1. Introduction and Concepts
1.7.2. Gender and the Educational System
1.7.3. Revision of the Model
1.7.4. Education and Ethnicity

1.8. Attention to Differences

1.8.1. Attention to Diversity
1.8.2. Inclusion and School Integration
1.8.3. Individualized Teaching
1.8.4. Procedures for Individualized Instruction

1.9. New Challenges of Educational Sociology

1.9.1. Society in Constant Change
1.9.2. Globalization and Education
1.9.3. Education and New Communication Technologies
1.9.4. Educational Technologies

1.10. Sociological Research Methods

1.10.1. Basic Concepts
1.10.2. The Research Process
1.10.3. Research Methods
1.10.4. The Influence of Sociology

This exceptional quality syllabus is an invaluable tool for your professional development”

Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology of Education

Name: Sociology of Education
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The sociology of education is a fundamental discipline for understanding educational processes and their relationship with society as a whole. In this sense, TECH offers the Postgraduate Certificate in Sociology of Education, which aims to provide tools to analyze and understand the dynamics between pedagogical and social components. This Postgraduate Certificate is taught in an online modality, which allows students to access the program from any place and at any time, adapting the learning to their needs. In addition, TECH's innovative methodology is designed to encourage the active participation of students, allowing them to develop critical and reflective skills, a unique opportunity to ensure professional growth as an educator.

Specialize in sociology of education

During the Postgraduate Certificate, students will be able to delve into key concepts such as education as a social process, educational inequality, the relationship between education and work, the role of the school in society and the challenges of education in the contemporary world. All this, from a critical and reflective approach that allows understanding education as a social practice in constant change. In addition, the Postgraduate Certificate is based on the use of innovative teaching and technological resources, such as videos, discussion forums, practical activities and self-evaluation exercises, which facilitates learning and makes it more dynamic and enjoyable. This Postgraduate Certificate is an excellent option for those who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in the field of the sociology of education. Thanks to its online modality and innovative methodology, the Postgraduate Certificate adapts to the needs of students and allows them to develop their analytical and pedagogical skills. If you are interested in this field, do not hesitate to find out more about the Postgraduate Certificate and take the first step towards a quality professionalization in the field of teaching.