1. Sociology of Education
What are the different views among sociologists regarding the role of education in society?
What are the sociological trends of education in America?

2. Perspectives on Education
Take Quiz on p511 and discuss
Read pages and identify the views of the contemporary perspectives on education:
Functionalist
Conflict
Symbolic Interactionist
Post-Modernist
Read “Silicon Valley Kids” article and discuss with a partner
Perspectives on Education

3. Digital Age Watch PBS Documentary Digital Nation
Complete Video handout and discuss
Digital Age

4. Inequality in Education
Read pages and identify the problems in education in America
Public vs Private and funding
Racial segregation and resegregation
Discipline & Styles
Bullying & Violence
Withdrawel
Inequality in Education