Free Printable SDC ch 3: Foundations of American Education

1.

American Federation of Teachers

a)

Elementary schools where all students--not just wealthy boys--could attend for free.

b)

Developed in the 1800s by Horace Mann.

c)

Second largest labor union for teachers in the U.S., founded in Chicago in

1916.

d)

Anti-Federalist and third U.S. president who proposed a tiered schooling model in Virginia.

2.

A Nation at Risk

a)

71-page report released in 1983 that sensationalized a "crisis" in American schooling that led to standards-based reform.

b)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

c)

Largest labor union in the U.S., established in 1857 to represent educators.

d)

Born an enslaved person in Virginia. Attended the Hampton Institute and later led the Tuskegee Institute. Famous for his 1895 "Atlanta

Compromise" speech.

3.

Booker T. Washington

a)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of

a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

b)

Educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development, with the teacher serving as a "guide on the side."

c)

Born an enslaved person in Virginia. Attended the Hampton Institute and later led the Tuskegee Institute. Famous for his 1895 "Atlanta Compromise" speech.

d)

Process through which students learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors.

4.

Charity Schools

a)

Elementary schools where all students--not just wealthy boys--could attend for free. Developed in the 1800s by Horace Mann.

b)

Model of schooling in Colonial America established when an affluent individual made provisions in his or her will, including land, to construct and manage a school for the poor. Also called endowed free schools.

c)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; founded in

1905 to seek legal and political equality for African Americans.

d)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students. Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

5.

Common Schools

a)

Second largest labor union for teachers in the U.S., founded in Chicago in

1916.

b)

Elementary schools where all students--not just wealthy boys--could attend for free. Developed in the 1800s by Horace Mann.

c)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which parents sent children to a local woman who would teach basic literacy skills for a small fee.

d)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which a highly educated minister opened his home to young scholars and often taught secular subjects.

6.

Dame Schools

a)

Educational philosophy that suggests that there are skills and knowledge that all people should possess.

b)

Second largest labor union for teachers in the U.S., founded in Chicago in

1916.

c)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which parents sent children to a local woman who would teach basic literacy skills for a small fee.

d)

Process through which students learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors.

7.

Department of Education

a)

Standards-based reform passed in 2001 as a reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Increased educational accountability through standardized testing.

b)

schooling that led to standards-based reform.

c)

Federalist who supported mass schooling and wrote his "American Spelling Book" in 1783.

d)

Established in 1979 by President Carter to provide federal oversight of education, though individual states still preserved primary control of educational decisions.

8.

Essentialism

a)

Political group in the American Revolutionary Era that opposed a strong central government, preferring instead state and local forms of government. Included Thomas Jefferson.

b)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which a highly educated minister opened his home to young scholars and often taught secular subjects.

c)

Established in 1979 by President Carter to provide federal oversight of education, though individual states still preserved primary control of

educational decisions.

d)

Educational philosophy that suggests that there are skills and knowledge that all people should possess.

9.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

a)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

b)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which parents sent children to a local woman who would teach basic literacy skills for a small fee.

c)

Born an enslaved person in Virginia. Attended the Hampton Institute and later led the Tuskegee Institute. Famous for his 1895 "Atlanta Compromise" speech.

d)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

10.

Field Schools

a)

Educational philosophy suggesting that human nature is constant, and that the focus of education should be on teaching concepts that remain true

over time.

b)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

c)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students.

Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

d)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

11.

Field Schools

a)

Educational philosophy suggesting that human nature is constant, and that the focus of education should be on teaching concepts that remain true

over time.

b)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

c)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students.

Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

d)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

12.

John Dewey

a)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students. Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

b)

Educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development, with the teacher serving as a "guide on the side."

c)

Significant 20th century educator also known as the father of progressivism. Advocate for student-centered, problem-based learning. Published several books outlining the role of democracy in education to create thoughtful, productive citizens.

d)

Educational philosophy that suggests that there are skills and knowledge that all people should possess.

13.

Latin Grammar School

a)

Model of schooling in Colonial America to teach boys subjects like classical literature, reading, writing, and math in preparation to attend Harvard University. First established in Boston in 1635.

b)

Massachusetts's first Secretary of Education and leader of the common

school movement.

c)

First compulsory education law in the New World.

d)

Part of Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bans bans discrimination based on sex in places such as schools.

14.

National Education Association (NEA)

a)

First well-known teacher of the Common School Movement and one of the

normal schools' first teachers.

b)

First compulsory education law in the New World.

c)

Educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development, with the teacher serving as a "guide on the side."

d)

Largest labor union in the U.S., established in 1857 to represent educators.

15.

No Child Left Behind Act

a)

Teacher training institutions championed by Horace Mann that arose during the Common School Movement.

b)

Educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development, with the teacher serving as a "guide on the side."

c)

Required towns of fifty or more families to hire a schoolmaster to teach children basic literacy. Also known as the Law of 1647.

d)

Standards-based reform passed in 2001 as a reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Increased educational accountability through standardized testing.

16.

Old Deluder Satan Act

a)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of

a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

b)

Standards-based reform passed in 2001 as a reauthorization of the 1965 Elementary and Secondary Education Act. Increased educational accountability through standardized testing.

c)

Model of schooling in Colonial America established when an affluent individual made provisions in his or her will, including land, to construct and manage a school for the poor. Also called endowed free schools.

d)

Required towns of fifty or more families to hire a schoolmaster to teach children basic literacy. Also known as the Law of 1647.

17.

Parson schools

a)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students. Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

b)

Political group in the American Revolutionary Era that opposed a strong central government, preferring instead state and local forms of

government. Included Thomas Jefferson.

c)

Largest labor union in the U.S., established in 1857 to represent educators.

d)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which a highly educated minister opened his home to young scholars and often taught secular subjects.

18.

Perennialism

a)

Federalist who supported mass schooling and wrote his "American Spelling Book" in 1783.

b)

71-page report released in 1983 that sensationalized a "crisis" in American schooling that led to standards-based reform.

c)

Educational philosophy suggesting that human nature is constant, and that the focus of education should be on teaching concepts that remain true

over time.

d)

Educational philosophy asserting that schools, teachers, and students should take the lead in addressing social problems and improving society.

19.

philosophy

a)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

b)

Largest labor union in the U.S., established in 1857 to represent

c)

Established in 1979 by President Carter to provide federal oversight of education, though individual states still preserved primary control of

educational decisions.

d)

The fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence; in the case of a philosophy of education, what one believes to be true about the

essentials of education.

20.

Progressivism

a)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; founded in 1905 to seek legal and political equality for African Americans.

b)

Educational philosophy emphasizing real-world problem solving and individual development, with the teacher serving as a "guide on the side."

c)

Born an enslaved person in Virginia. Attended the Hampton Institute and later led the Tuskegee Institute. Famous for his 1895 "Atlanta Compromise" speech.

d)

Process through which students learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors.

21.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

a)

Model of schooling in Colonial America in which a highly educated minister opened his home to young scholars and often taught secular subjects.

b)

2015 reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (1965) and No Child Left Behind Act (2002). Shifted accountability provisions to individual states.

c)

Process through which students learn to recognize and manage emotions, care about others, make good decisions, behave ethically and responsibly, develop positive relationships, and avoid negative behaviors.

d)

Model of schooling in Colonial America involving schools being built in abandoned fields in rural areas to offer affordable education to students.

Teachers received payment from families and boarded with families. Also called rate schools, subscription schools, fee schools, and eventually district schools.

22.

NEA stands for what organization?

a)

A New Education Affiliation

b)

National Education Association

c)

National Experience Affliliate

d)

National Education Affiliate

23.

Which educational philosophy promotes social change?

a)

Perennialism

b)

Progressivism

c)

Social Reconstructivism

d)

Behaviorism

24.

In the 1600s, instruction provided by housewives in the neighborhood to small groups of children

occurred in...

a)

Mother's Day Out

b)

Field Schools

c)

Common Schools

d)

Dame Schools

25.

Educated ministers ran schools out of their homes to young boys. The schools were known as

a)

Parson Schools

b)

Academies

c)

Seminaries

d)

Common Schools

26.

What was the first school to prepare African American women to become teachers?

a)

The Virginia School for Teachers

b)

Tuskegee Institute

c)

College of Georgia

d)

New York Teacher's College

27.

Who is known as the father of American education?

a)

Mortimer Adler

b)

Charles Eliot

c)

Horace Mann

d)

William Bagley

28.

What philosophy promotes the idea that all enduring ideas can be found in the classics and historical

art?

a)

Behaviorism

b)

Humanism

c)

Progressivism

d)

Perennialism

29.

Schools for poor children not paid by Government taxes were known as

a)

Charity Schools

b)

Common Schools

c)

Academies

d)

Parson Schools

30.

When were the ongoing inequalities in educational opportunities for minority groups led by limitations in federal funding addressed?

a)

during World War I

b)

After World War II

c)

During the 1980's

d)

After the Vietnam War

31.

The Separate but Equal doctrine court case is known as, what?

a)

Plessy v. Ferguson

b)

Brown v. Board of Education

c)

Milliken v. Bradley

d)

Swann v. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education

32.

A teacher's First Amendment rights were affirmed by what court case?

a)

Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District 26

v.

Pico by Pico

b)

Plessy v. Ferguson

c)

Brown v. Board of Education

d)

Bartels v. Iowa

33.

Which act replaced No Child Left Behind?

a)

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

b)

IDEA

c)

EEOA

d)

Title IX

34.

Which act mandates that public schools must provide reasonable and safe accommodations for students with disabilities AND equitable education?

a)

FERPA

b)

IDEA

c)

Title IX

d)

FAPE

35.

What does FERPA protect?

a)

a student's right to privacy

b)

a student's right to due process

c)

privacy of student educational records

d)

equal educational opportunities

SDC ch 3: Foundations of American Education

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