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Colonial Education Most Important
The greatest purpose for education during this time was religion. Most often students would go to school to learn how to read the words of God. A specific tool they used for learning is called the hornbook. This device consisted of parchment paper with the letters of the alphabet and the Lord's Prayer. During this time the idea of Dame school was created. this allowed students to learn the alphabet and manners. This is similar to today's daycare. http://www.landofthebrave.info/colonial-educati -
Population and Immigrant Growth
America was a new land that promised people change from the countries they were living in. People traveled from Germany, England, Mexico, and many other counties to see what this new land had to offer. Many people left their countries in search of religious freedom, work, and education. When so many immigrants came to America the school system stuggled. Schools were packed with many students in dark, cold rooms that expected students to learn. This population and immigrant growth influenced -
The Impact of Harace Mann
Mann was a very influential man in the Common School movement. Horace Mann was the "father" of the idea that schools should be available to everyone. This created the "common school" which is simply a free, public school. Common schools improved the education of Americans and had a positive influence on America's economy. -
Monitorial Schools, Charity Schools, & Infant Schools
Monitorial schools had a very inclusive educational system. In these schools everyone was a helper to the teacher. By passing information that they learned onto other students, the students of monitorial schools were able to learn. Charity Schools were a way of educating poor children by teaching them how to read and write. Most charity schools were held by religious groups. Infant schools held students from the ages four to seven years old. This was their primary education which then led -
Commitee of Ten
The commitee of ten was a group of educators that came together to create standardization in the American High School curriculum. These educators brought up many philisophies that they could base the American high school standards off of. Some of these philosophies included splitting students into college-bound and work trade, a focus on wrote memorization, or critical thinking. Although many philosophies were considered, the American school curriculum follows a philosophy practical studies. -
The Measurement Movement
The measurement movement refers to the application of treatment and measurement of human intellegence. One main psychologist in the movement is Lewis Terman. Terman applied IQ tests in schools and the military. Terman also used IQ tests to follow human intelligence through a longitudinal study on intellectually talended people. These studies allowed psychologists to learn more about human development in general. -
Impact of John Dewey
He was considered the father of the progressive movement in education. This movement influences education to focus on the child as a whole. The movements allow student how to be academic, phisically aware of themselves, and members of society. John Dewey mainly focuses on training and preparing children for the real world. -
Brown vs. Board of Education Most Important
The Supreme Court Ruled against legal segregation in public schools in Brown vs. Board of Education. This affected people of all races. African Americans at the time were able to join white schools. This started just the beginning of America's society today, which is a melting pot. This rule against segregated schools effected the whites as well, forcing them to accept a new law that will only spark the beginning of a new way of life for American's. Although blahttp://www.nps.gov/brvb/index.htm -
National Defense Education Act
The National Defense Education Act was a science intitiative that helped motivate America's science technology. Eisenhower encouraged this act becasue he saw that America's science technology was falling behind the Soviet Union's. The Soviet Union successfully launched the satelite Sputnik, so Eisenhower knew America needed more encouragement in this area. This act provided authorized funding for America's science teachnology so America had a fighting chance in the space race against the Sov -
Elementary and Secondary Education Act Most Important
The Elemantary and Secondary Education Act gives funding from the government to schools. The main focus of this act is to provide all children with equal ability to a successful and meaningful education. This act was first passed under Lyndon B. Joghnson's War on Poverty. The governemtn reauthourizes this act every five years. That shows how important this act is to America's education. Lyndon B. Johnson said "full educational opportunity" should be "our first national ghttp://www.ed.gov/esea -
Individuals with Disabilities Act Most Important
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act pretty much allows public education for disabled students. This includes teachers, transportation, and more. This is very important because Students with disabilities can receive an education and learn life skills that can help them in the work force. Education is one of the most important rights that we have here in America and it should not be witheld from anyone. The Individuals with Disabilitieshttp://www.parentcenterhub.org/repository/idea/ -
A Nation At Risk Report
A Nation at Risk Report was a report on President Ronald Regan's National Commission on Excellence in Education. This report basically stated that American schools were failing. The publishing of this report had a great impact on America's educational history. This report motivated schools to be better in general. This included preparing students for the workforce and delivering a better education comparing to other countries. -
The School Choice Movement
School choice gives parents the opportunity to take their kids to other schools besides public schools. This choice is often represented by private school scholarships or school vouchers. A school voucher is money from the government that pays for school (other than public) tuition. This gives students and parents the choice of which school to go to. Another option is the charter school. Charter schools receive public funding, but do not run under the same school system of public schools. -
No Child Left Behind Act Most Important
Is a reauthortization of the elementary and secondary education act. This act allows the government to help schools or students that might be at an educational disadvantage. This allows schools to properly function whether its the aid of materials, or providing healthy snack so students aren't coming to school starving. This act also motivates teachers to set high standards for students. Along with creating high standards, this act motivates teachers to set http://www2.ed.gov/nclb/landing.jhtml -
The Growth of Standardized Testing
Assesments show achievement, growth, and progress in students. That is why regular assessments or testing is essential to the growth of ediucation in America. Educators have designed special tests that are either state or country-wide that ensure that students are learning at a similar pace to the rest of the country. One of the most important influences on the growth of Standardized testing is the No Child Left Behind Act. This act encourages teachers to set reachable goals and make sure they
