Author: Joel Spring Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages ISBN: 9780072875669 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
This current, comprehensive history of American education is designed to stimulate critical analysis and critical thinking by offering alternative interpretations of each historical period. The point of view taken by this text emphasizes 1) the role of multiculturalism and cultural domination in shaping U.S. schools, 2) the position of the school as one of many institutions that manage the distribution of ideas in society, 3) racism as a central issue in U.S. history and U.S. educational history, and 4) economic issues as an important factor in understanding the evolution of U.S. schools.
Author: Joel H. Spring Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 472
Book Description
This fifth edition of Joel Spring's The American School, 1642-2000 provides a comprehensive, up-to-date history of American education in Spring's signature style, stimulating critical thought, and analysis. Spring offers alternative interpretations of each historical period with an emphasis on the role of multiculturalism, racism, and economic issues in shaping our schools throughout U.S. history, as well as on the role of schools as one of many institutions that manage the distribution of ideas in American society.
Author: Dickson Mungazi Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313388660 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 272
Book Description
There is no better way to understand a society's assessment of its own success or failure than an examination of its theories of education, because any attempt to improve national performance will be reflected in educational policy. This study is a comprehensive account of the evolution of American educational theory from the colonial period to the present. It includes a broad discussion of the foundations upon which early Americans built their educational policy, as well as influential factors unique to the American experience. From the Revolution to nineteenth century reform efforts to the turbulent twentieth century, educational theory has been adapted to suit the needs of an ever-changing, multicultural society. Throughout U.S. history key objectives have affected the character of education, particularly curriculum. One main thrust for reform has been the belief that equality in education serves the national interest. Examination of the historical attitudes toward the education of African Americans provides a valuable insight into this process. Today America is experiencing significant difficulties in making its educational system succeed, and the negative social effects of this deterioration are already apparent. The future success of educational theory lies in international cooperative efforts.
Author: Jeffrey R. Henig Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 1400821037 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
Advocates of school vouchers and other choice proposals couch their arguments in the fashionable language of economic theory. Choice initiatives at all levels of government have succeeded, it is claimed, because they shift responsibility for education reform from government to market forces. This timely book disputes the appropriateness of the market metaphor as a guide to education policy.
Author: Witold Tulasiewicz Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429961030 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 428
Book Description
Published in 1988. Christianity has been one of the most potent forces in the development of education. This book critically examines this influence and discusses its political implications.
Author: Michael Green Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 2059
Book Description
America was founded on bold ideas and beliefs. This book examines the ideas and movements that shaped our nation, presenting thorough, accessible entries with sources that improve readers' understanding of the American experience. Presenting accessibly written information for general audiences as well as students and researchers, this three-volume work examines the evolution of American society and thought from the nation's beginnings to the 21st century. It covers the seminal ideas and social movements that define who we are as Americans—from the ideas that underpin the Bill of Rights to slavery, the Civil Rights movement, and the idea of gay rights—even if U.S. citizens often strongly disagree on these topics. Organized topically rather than chronologically, this encyclopedia combines primary sources and secondary works or historical analyses with text describing the ideas and movements in question. In addition, each entry includes a list of suggestions for further reading that directs readers to supplementary sources of information. The set's unique perspective serves to depict how American society has evolved from the nation's beginnings to the present, revealing how Americans as a people have acted and responded to key ideas and movements.
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