Role Of Socialization In School

Introduction

By three methods, we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. - Confucius

Socialization occurs throughout a person’s life, but the most relevant stages of socialization occurs at an early stage. All of the behaviors that are attained by people is the result of socialization; many of the actions that are taken in the process of life are dependent on how well we are able to fit into society by practicing certain behaviors. Although there are several agents of socialization, such as, family, peers, mass media and school – the school can be identified as one of the most important agents of socialization (Barkan,

However, these pillars cannot function without the key aspects such as policies and goals. These aspects play a key role in building up the values and attitudes within the community inside the school. It is relevant that these aspects be present in the process of socialization. There are several ways in which schools socialize children; this may be through the curriculum or through activities that are carried out under – reading, writing and calculations. In addition, students are exposed to peers from different social backgrounds, which in turn shape how they intercommunicate within themselves (Wentzel and Looney, 2007). Furthermore, teachers play an authoritative role, which help students portray acceptable behavior in an academic environment. Authoritative figures and peers offer a learning experience that is relevant to these students, which is a necessary component in their

Students who come from an educational background have higher chances of doing well at school (Sirin, 2005). Also, the result of ‘bad schooling’ can also have a negative effect on students, not being able to achieve certain targets because of the limitations at school might lead the students to display behavior which is not socially acceptable. In addition, peers also play a key role in misleading students on a path, which is not considered adequate behavior. Students may stray from making social connections with other students due to their personal issues – they might not risk making new friendships, which will then make them isolated not being able to connect with people or taking part in activities with allow them to socialize. In addition, there are beliefs that students who are brought up with the traditional form of schooling they are not given the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of children of different ages. Teachers in many cases have had bias (Barkan, 2011) towards certain children, which might be prevalent in many cases – this might cause a sense of doubt in some students, this might further increase trust issues towards the school system and lead the students to develop negative feelings about the school. As