Socialisation Processes
About 5 min · Child Psychology and Pedagogy · English
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Socialisation is the lifelong process through which individuals learn the norms, values, behaviours, and social skills necessary to function in society. For the HP TET examination, this topic connects developmental psychology with classroom practice—understanding how children are shaped by their social environment helps teachers create supportive learning spaces.
Key ideas
- Socialisation defined: The process by which a child internalises society's beliefs, language, customs, and acceptable behaviours—transforming a biological being into a social being.
- Primary socialisation: Occurs in early childhood, primarily within the family; the child learns basic language, values, and emotional regulation.
- Secondary socialisation: Takes place outside the home—in schools, peer groups, religious institutions—where the child learns role-specific behaviours and broader societal norms.
- Agents of socialisation: Family, peers, school, media, and culture are the main agencies; each contributes differently at various developmental stages.
- Anticipatory socialisation: Learning behaviours in advance of occupying a new role (e.g., a child playing "teacher-teacher" before starting school).
Quick reference
- Primary socialisation = Family (first 5–6 years); Secondary socialisation = School, peers, media.
- Family teaches language and values; peers teach cooperation and identity; school teaches formal knowledge and hidden norms.
- Vygotsky: All learning is social—zone of proximal development requires social interaction.
- Hidden curriculum = Unwritten lessons from classroom routines and teacher behaviour.
- NCF 2005: Use child's culture as a resource, not a barrier.
Check yourself: 3 questions
1. Secondary socialisation primarily occurs through:
2. Gender role socialisation refers to:
3. Which is the primary agent of socialisation for a young child?
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