The Birth of the Field of Curriculum [1918-1949] Curriculum consisted of The Three R's reading, 'riting, & 'rithmetic

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  • John Dewey 10/20/1859-6/1/1952

    John Dewey 10/20/1859-6/1/1952
    -American Philosopher & Psychologist
    -Major voice of Progressive Education & Liberalism
    -Argues that education & learning are social & interactive process
    -Importance of Education: a place to learn how to live
    -Purpose of Education: shouldn't revolve around the acquisition of predetermined set of skills, but rather the realization of the one's that fill potential & the ability to use there skills for the greater good source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Piaget

  • William Kilpatrick 11/20/1871-2/13/1965

    William Kilpatrick 11/20/1871-2/13/1965
    -Major figure in the progressive education movement of the early 20th century
    -Purpose of Curriculum child development, growth, & social relationship
    -Introduced the use of small group interaction & the project method in which the teacher & students plan together
    Class
    1.Construction; writing a play
    2.Enjoyment; experiencing a concert
    3.Problem; discussing a complex social problem
    4.Specific learning; learning of skills (writing) source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Heard_Kilpatrick

  • Progressive Schools 1875

    Broadens the school program to include health concerns, family & community life issues, & a concern for vocational education.
    New research in psychology & the social sciences to classroom practices.
    Emphasizes a more democratic educational approach, accepting the interests & needs of an increasingly diverse students body.
    Principles: student-centered and problem-based learning source: textbook,

  • Jean Piaget 8/9/1896-9/16/1980

    Jean Piaget 8/9/1896-9/16/1980
    -Swiss psychologist
    -Constructivism; theory in education that recognizes the learners understanding & knowledge based on their own experiences prior to entering school
    -Theory of Cognitive development; comprehensive theory about the nature & development of human intelligence
    The 4 stages of Piaget's cognitive development
    1.Sensorimotor
    2.Preoperational
    3.Concrete Operational
    4.Formal Operational Period source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Piaget

  • IQ Testing early 1900s

    German psychologist William Stern (1871-1938) introduced the idea of intelligence quotient, or IQ. The formula was; mental age, that could be assessed by a test, divided by chronological age, multiplied by 100. As the years went on, the IQ test continued to grow and evolve with education. source: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/10/how-has-intelligence-testing-changed-throughout-history/

  • Eight Year Study [1930-1942]

    AKA Thirty-School Study
    Experimental project conducted by Progressive Education Association (PEA). 30 high schools redesigned their curriculum while initiation innovative practices in student testing, program assessment, student guidance, & staff development. source: https://education.stateuniversity.com

  • Servicemen's Readjustment Act 1944

    G.I. Bill of Rights
    -paid veteran's tuition & living expenses for a specific number of months depending on the length of their military service
    -purpose of the G.I. Bill; to help veterans of WW2 to attend school
    Major result
    1.Millions of veterans received a college education
    2.Women kept their factoring jobs after WW2
    3.Jobs were created by the Manhattan Project source: textbook, Teachers, Schools, and Society by David M. Sadker & Karen Zittleman