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The Social Meliorists
The Social Meliorists view that schools can be a major force of social change and can raise generations ready and able to deal with social ills has taken root, especially during the civil rights movement. -
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The Struggle for the American Curriculum 1893-1958
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John Dewey and His School
In 1896, John Dewey started an experimental school at the University of Chicago to test ideas and teach children. He was aware from the beginning that this public act would call for abilities that he thought important, but had not yet mastered. -
The Start of Developmentalists
G. Stanley Hall was the key figure among the Developmentalists, who believe that the natural order of development in a child should be the basis in determining what should be taught. In 1904, he disagrees with the findings of the Committee of Ten on 3 major points—1) Not all students should be taught alike, 2) College prep education is not for everyone, and 3) Not all subjects are equally valuable. This sets the stage in the future for differentiation, even though Hall wanted to sort students -
The Social Efficiency Movement
Franklin Bobbitt launched the Social Efficiency ideology by demanding that educators learn to use the scientific techniques of production developed by industry. -
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Statewide Curriculum
Curriculum adoption on a statewide scale. Whether or not you agree with such large scale adoption, this movement influences curriculum to this day. -
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Core Curriculum
The term ‘Core’ curriculum comes into common use. -
Sputnik
The Launch of Sputnik happened this year. Sputnik made clear to the American public that it was in the national interest to change education, in particular, the curriculum in mathematics and science. The reformers' vision of replacing the curriculum, combined with united political and economic support for educational improvement, stimulated the reform. -
National Defense Education Act
National Defense Education Act (NDEA), U.S. federal legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by Pres. Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 2, 1958, that provided funding to improve American schools and to promote postsecondary education. The goal of the legislation was to enable the country’s educational system to meet the demands posed by national security needs.
