1. The Purpose of Schooling
A Sociological Overview of Schooling in the United States

2. Contemporary Schools of Thought
Cultural knowledge
Processing skills
Personal development
Social reconstruction

3. Cultural Knowledge Important historical events
Key scientific discoveries
Great works of literature
Landmark works of art
Geography, politics, law, etc.

4. Processing Skills Problem solving Literacy skills Numeracy skills
Communication skills
Collaborative skills

5. Personal Development Self-awareness Self-advocacy
Emotional intelligence
Maturity
Responsibility

6. Social Reconstruction
Social justice
Environmental education
Anti-obesity; fitness
Political reconstruction
Socialism
Capitalism
Communism

7. In your opinion, what is the most important purpose of schooling?