Chapter 3 notes

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the early history of education in America?

Multiple Choice

What are some ways the history of education in America helps us understand today's schools?

• It explains how schools developed and the impact of historical events and social trends.

• It only focuses on the present-day curriculum.

• It ignores historical events and trends.

• It is only about the physical buildings of schools.

Open Ended

What historical events do you know of that changed the evolution of American schools?

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about education during the American Colonial Period are correct?

• Some elementary schools were established in well-populated areas.

• All children attended formal schools.

• Many older children became apprentices.

• Education was only for boys.

Multiple Choice

Which group established the first schools that welcomed all, regardless of sex, religion, or race?

• Puritans

• Quakers

• Catholics

• Anglicans

Multiple Choice

Which group had the least access to formal education in the southern colonies during the American Colonial Period?

• Boys from wealthy families

• Girls and the middle class

• Enslaved people (slaves)

• Boys attending dame schools

Multiple Select

Which of the following were expectations placed on teachers during the American Colonial Period?

• Attend church regularly

• Perform charitable acts

• Drink and smoke

• Be examples of moral behavior

Open Ended

Summarize how the roles and expectations of teachers during the American Colonial Period differed from those of teachers today.

Open Ended

Do you think you could have become well educated during the American Colonial Period? Why?

Open Ended

How did educational opportunities and curriculum change from the American Colonial Period to the American Early National Period?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of the secondary school started by Benjamin Franklin?

• It was only for wealthy boys

• It was open to everyone who could pay tuition

• It covered a broad range of subjects

• It was a precursor to modern public schools

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Benjamin Franklin take to contribute to early education reform?

• He established the University of Virginia

• He began the first public library

• He was the third president of the United States

• He created a curriculum focused only on math

Open Ended

How did Thomas Jefferson's beliefs about education influence the development of public education in the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were included in the school curriculum for all students?

• Greek, Roman, English, and American history

• Greek, Latin, English grammar

• Advanced math, geography, literature, science

• Only reading and writing

Open Ended

What subjects were commonly taught in schools according to the curriculum described, and how did the curriculum differ for wealthy boys?

Open Ended

How was learning in the American Early National Period different from learning during the American Colonial Period?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a significant event during the American Common School Period (1840–1880)?

• Movement west to Oregon and California

• Invention of labor-saving devices

• Civil War and freeing of slaves

• Establishment of the first university

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions did Horace Mann take to improve education in America?

• Established common schools

• Advocated for private schools

• Opposed teacher training

• Supported religious instruction in schools

Open Ended

What were some of the challenges faced by African-American education in the South after the Civil War?

Open Ended

How do you think the addition of Kindergarten affected the American Education system?

Open Ended

What do you think was the most significant role of teachers during this time period?

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, what aspect of teaching do you find most interesting or would like to learn more about?