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1600 Apprenticeships
An early form of education in the American colonies was apprenticeship. The need for skilled workers was great, because of all the new immigrants that continued to arrive by ship. -
The American Philosophical Society
Found in 1743 and located in Philadelphia, the American Philosophical Society was a scholarly organization that promoted useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through research, professional meetings, publications, library resources, and community outreach. It is considered to be the first learned society in the United States. -
The First Lyceum
The lyceum was founded in 1826 in Millbury Massachusetts, by Josiah Holbrook, a teacher and lecturer. The lyceum was led by a voluntary local associations that gave people an opportunity to hear debates and lectures on topics of current interest. -
National Education Association
In 1857, one hundred educators answered a national call to unite as one voice in the cause of public education. -
The Morrill Land Grant Act
A Land Grant Act, named for its sponsor, Vermont Congressman Justin Smith Morrill, each state was granted 30,000 of federal land. This land, or the proceeds from its sale, was to be used toward establishing and funding the educational institutions. -
Chautauqua Innovations
Educational lectures that gave a college experience to adults, placed a significant emphasis on the role of continuing education in adulthood. -
Hull House
The Hull House, located in Chicago, provided space for the settlement's extensive social, educational, and artistic programs. -
The American Association for Adult Education
Founded in 1926 as an organization to promote continuing education and education for adults. -
Theorist Eduard Lindeman
A major philosopher of adult education in the United States. According to Lindeman, adult education is "a co-operative venture in non-authoritarian, informal learning - the chief purpose of which is to discover the meaning of experience" (as cited in Brookfield, 1987, p. 122). -
Theorist - John Dewey
One of the greatest educational thinker of the 20th century. His theory of experience continues to be discussed not only within education, but also in psychology and philosophy. Dewey's views continue to strongly influence the design of innovative educational approaches, such as in outdoor education, adult training, and experiential therapies -
GI Bill of RIghts
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed this act, also known as the GI Bill, providing veterans funds for college education, unemployment insurance, and housing. -
Theorist - Thomas Sticht
Functional context approach. -
The Department of Education Organization Act
Congress passed the Department of Education Organization Act.
