Quiz on the School as a Social System

What does the social system of a school refer to?

• The physical structure of the school

• The interconnected relationships among students, teachers, and parents

• The financial management of the school

• The curriculum offered by the school

Who is known for the 'structural functional' approach in sociology?

• Talcott Parsons

• Paulo Freire

• Max Weber

• John Dewey

What is one of the primary goals of the school system?

• Academic Achievement

• Hollistic Development

• Civic and Ethical growth

According to John Dewey, education should promote which type of growth?

• Only societal growth

• Only personal growth

• Both personal and societal growth

• Neither personal nor societal growth

What is a core purpose of a school?

• To provide a structured environment for learning

• To enforce strict rules

• To manage student finances

Who criticized the 'banking' concept of education?

• Friedrich Hayek

• Max Weber

• Paulo Freire

• John Dewey

What is one aspect of the school as an organization?

• It operates without any rules

• It focuses only on extracurricular activities

• It has a hierarchical structure

Who emphasized that school should function with hierarchies, rules, and procedures to maintain order and deliver education effectively?

• Friedrich Hayek

• Max Weber

• Paulo Freire

• John Dewey

What does the term 'decentralised decision-making' refer to?

• Decisions made at a central authority

• Decisions made at the local level

• Decisions made by parents only

• Decisions made by students only

Which of the following is an advantage of centralised decision-making?

• Flexibility in decision-making

• Quicker responses to issues

• Uniformity across schools

• Local autonomy