Timeline literacy

By gabbycrowell
  • 700 BCE

    The first library was built.

    The first library was built.
    The first library was built in the 7th century B.C. for the Assyrian ruler. It was located in what is now known as Iraq.
  • 1436

    The invention of the printing press.

    The invention of the printing press.
    Johannes Gutenberg was a German goldsmith who invented the printing press. It was a major invention that made books more affordable and accessible.

  • Lev Vygotsky

    Lev Vygotsky
    Lev Vygotsky was a Russian psychologist who was known for working with psychological development in children. His theory was called the sociocultural theory. It said that social interaction plays a crucial role in a child's learning.

  • The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed.

    The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) was passed.
    The ESEA Act is to provide funding and guidance to elementary and secondary education in the United States.

  • The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed

    The Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was passed
    The IDEA Act is a federal law that ensures that children with disabilities receive a free public education.

  • Jean Piaget

    Jean Piaget
    Jean Piaget was a psychologist and a leader in the field of developmental child psychology. His theory proposed four major stages of cognitive development.