Understanding the Role of Education

How many years does an average American spend obtaining a bachelor's degree?

• 13 years

• 17 years

• 21 years

• 4 years

What was the original Greek word for 'school'?

• Academia

• Schola

• Scole

• Educatio

Who was an early advocate for separating schools from religious institutions in the U.S.?

• John Dewey

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• Horace Mann

What is a major aim of mandatory education laws passed by 1918 in all states?

• Teaching specific skills

• Promoting democracy

• Promoting literacy

• Social integration

What percentage of American students attend public schools?

• 75%

• 65%

• 87%

• 90%

What type of schools focus on teaching specific skills like automotive repair or cosmetology?

• Public schools

• Homeschooling

• Private schools

• Vocational and Technical training schools

What is the highest level of education attained by 28% of Americans over the age of 25?

• Some college or a two-year degree

• Advanced degree

• High school diploma

• Bachelor's degree

According to structural functionalism, what is a manifest function of education?

• Teaching basic facts about the world

• Making friends

• Creating new knowledge through research

• Learning how to be a good worker

What is a latent function of education according to the video?

• Teaching patriotic values

• Childcare for working parents

• Promoting literacy

• Credentialing for the workforce

What can lead to a self-fulfilling prophecy in educational settings?

• The amount of homework assigned

• Teacher's belief in a student's ability

• The use of technology in the classroom

• The size of the school