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History of education in America
Public Schooling in the South was not widespread until the Reconstruction Era after the American Civil War. -
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Chapter 7
In the 1800's, the chalkboard was introduced. Page 186. -
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Elementary Education
A career as an elementary school teacher is a good choice for people who value early childhood education and are interested in teaching a broad range of academic subjects. -
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History of education in America
Girls were usually taught how to read but not how to write in early America. -
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Chapter 7
The 20th century introduced the filmstrip projector. Page 186. -
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Elementary Education
Elementary school teachers have a solid foundation in early childhood development concepts, theories and practices. -
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Chapter 7
Teachers and students use mind maps or webs to demonstrate their understanding of a story or concept to clarify, organize, and prioritize their thoughts. Page 197. -
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Elementary Education
Elementary school teachers must have outstanding curriculum knowledge for grades one to six. They should have excellent communication skills and a demeanor that is well-suited for working with children ages 5-12. -
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History of education in America
The first schools in the 13 colonies opened in the 17th century. The Boston Latin School was the first public school opened in the United States, in 1635. To this day, it remains the nation’s oldest public school. -
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By the mid-19th century, academics became the sole responsibility of public schools. -
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Chapter 7
A lot of teachers use power point or keynote to deliver a better message and branch out in different directions. Page 186. -
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Elementary Education
A career as an elementary teacher is ideal for people who enjoy teaching reading, writing and verbal communications, as well as basic math. -
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History of education in America
By 1900, 31 states had compulsory school attendance for students from ages 8-14. By 1918, every state required students to complete elementary school. -
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Chapter 7
Teachers use tools such as Prezi to open up new possibilities for the class rather than using old ideas to present a topic. Page 187. -
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Elementary Education
Most public and some private school teachers have summers off, along with various holidays and winter breaks that typically last two to three weeks. -
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History of education in America
Through the 1960s, the United States had a racially segregated system of schools. This was despite the 1954 Brown vs. Board Supreme Court ruling. By the late 1970s segregated schooling in the United States was eliminated. -
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Chapter 7
Students who use word processors don't have to constantly erase their work and start over, it gives the students different sequences for their paragraphs. Page 195. -
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History of education in America
In 2001, the United States entered its current era of education accountability/reform with the institution of the No Child Left Behind law. -
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Chapter 7
Digital storytelling can engage students to create images, often by taking digital photos, and then pair the images with voice overs/narratives. Page 196. -
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History of education in America
Early public schools in the United States did not focus on academics like math or reading. Instead they taught the virtues of family, religion, and community. -
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Chapter 7
Clicker tools are used for whole class discussions for response systems. Page 197. -
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History of education in America
1840-1880; kindergarten is introduced to help poor children succeed in school, -
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History of education in America
1880-1921; Schools began to focus on students as individuals; public high schools were opened; critical thinking was encouraged. -
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Chapter 7
Spreadsheets are used tools for organizing data sets, conducting numerical analyses and creating graphs. Page 200. -
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History of education in America
1776-1840; curriculum focused on reading, writing and math, along with citizenship and history. -
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History of education in America
Children were educated in these 3 ways during the Colonial Period. -
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History of education in America
The purpose of the Bilingual Education Act of 1968 was to provide school districts with federal funds to establish innovative educational programs for students with limited English speaking ability. -
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History of education in America
Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Section 504 is a civil rights statute that requires the needs of students with disabilities be meet as adequately as the needs of the non-disabled. -
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History of education in America
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 ended segregation in public places and
banned employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.