1. Understand the interactive relationship between education and society: education is an important part of society, and it is also influenced by society. Sociology of education helps us to deeply understand the interaction between education and society and reveal the function, position and role of education in society. By studying the relationship between education and society, we can better understand the influence of society on education and the role of education on society.
2. Analysis of social inequality and educational opportunities: Sociology of Education is committed to studying the influence of educational inequality, distribution of educational opportunities and social structure on individual education acquisition. Sociology of education can reveal the influence of socio-economic status, race, gender and other factors on educational opportunities by discussing the influence of social differences on education, thus providing policy suggestions for improving the education system.
3. Discussion on educational reform and policy making: Sociology of education studies educational system, policies and courses, which can provide theoretical support and empirical research for educational reform and policy making. By studying the social background of education and its influence on society, educational sociology can help us evaluate the effects of different educational policies and promote the fairness and efficiency of the education system.
4. Promote educational practice and innovation: Educational sociology not only pays attention to theoretical issues, but also pays attention to practical issues. By observing and analyzing the social trends and changes in educational practice, educational sociology can provide theoretical guidance and practical suggestions for educators and promote the innovation and development of educational practice.
The prospect of social pedagogy
1. Education policy research: With the acceleration of social change and the continuous advancement of education reform, the demand for education policy research is increasing. Educational sociology can provide accurate data and reasonable suggestions for decision makers through in-depth research and evaluation of educational policies, thus promoting the rational formulation and optimization of educational policies.
2. Educational opportunities and social mobility: Educational sociology studies educational opportunities, educational inequality and social mobility of different social groups, which is of great significance in the current society. Through the in-depth study of the distribution of educational opportunities and the mechanism of social solidification, we can guide the government and schools to formulate effective educational equity policies and promote the enhancement of social mobility.
3. Diversification and diversification of education: With the progress of society and the blending of multiculturalism, education is facing the challenge of diversification and diversification. Sociology of education can study the educational needs and characteristics of different cultures, regions and groups, help schools and educational institutions better adapt to diverse educational needs, and provide an inclusive educational environment and educational projects.
4. Social change and educational development: Social change has a far-reaching impact on education. Sociology of education can explore the role and development direction of education in social changes by studying the relationship between society and education. Especially under the background of the development of science and technology and the digitalization of education, sociology of education can study the influence of emerging technologies on education and promote the benign interaction between education and social change.