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