Copy of __2. The Common School (f23)

docx

School

Howard Community College *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

2023FA

Subject

History

Date

Oct 30, 2023

Type

docx

Pages

Uploaded by ElderAlpacaMaster885

History of American Education: The Common School This must be in your own words. Please do not Google each item and cut and paste! PART I: Schools Educational Setting Purpose Dame School A Dame School was an early form of a small, informal school that existed primarily in the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe and the American colonies. These schools were typically run by a single woman, known as a "dame," who provided basic education to young children, teaching them basic reading, writing, arithmetic, and moral values. District School A District School was a type of elementary school in the United States, primarily during the 19th century. These schools were typically funded and organized by local communities or school districts and were responsible for providing primary education to children in a specific geographical area. Common School Common Schools, also known as public or common schools, were a type of publicly funded elementary school system in the United States, primarily during the 19th century. These schools aimed to provide accessible and affordable education to all children, regardless of their social or economic background. Black Schools Black Schools were educational institutions created to serve African American students, particularly during the era of segregation in the United States. Catholic Schools Catholic Schools are educational institutions affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church. These schools provide education at various levels, including primary, secondary, and higher education, and often incorporate Catholic teachings and values into the curriculum. Catholic schools are known for their religious education, discipline, and high academic standards.

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) end of film; pay close attention The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is a federal agency within the United States Department of the Interior. The BIA is responsible for various services and programs related to Native American and Native Alaskan communities, including education. In the context of education, the BIA has historically overseen and funded schools for Native American students, known as Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. These schools have been a source of controversy due to historical mistreatment and the suppression of Native American culture and languages. PART II: Teaching Materials Function: What For?/How Used? (two functions for each) Hornbook A hornbook was a simple, handheld educational tool used in the 16th and 17th centuries to teach basic literacy to children. It typically consisted of a wooden paddle with a piece of transparent horn covering a printed or handwritten alphabet, religious text, or other instructional content. The hornbook was an early form of a primer and served as a visual aid for teaching children how to read and write. New England Primer The New England Primer was a widely used textbook in colonial America, particularly in the New England region, from the late 17th century through the 18th century. It was an elementary schoolbook designed to teach children basic reading skills, religious instruction, and moral values. The primer included the alphabet, simple verses, and religious content, making it an important tool for early American education. Blue-Backed Speller The Blue-Backed Speller, formally known as "The American Spelling Book" and authored by Noah Webster, was a popular textbook in the early 19th century in the United States. It was designed to teach spelling, pronunciation, and grammar to American students. The book's blue cover gave it its informal name. The Blue-Backed Speller played a significant role in standardizing American English and promoting uniform spelling. McGuffey Reader The McGuffey Readers were a series of textbooks created by William Holmes McGuffey in the mid-19th century. These readers were widely used in American schools to teach reading and moral values. The series included progressively more challenging texts, beginning with simple stories and advancing to more complex literature. The McGuffey Readers were influential in shaping the moral and educational values

of American children during the 19th century. PART III: Influential Individuals Individual Contribution to Education Horace Mann Majority Leader of Massachusetts State Senate and First Secretary of Education Thomas Jefferson Believed in survival of democracy depended on an educational public, drafted a proposal for guaranteed public schooling for 3 years - a proposal that was defeated 3 times, and offered minimal education to girls, no education to slaves Bishop John Hughes (Dagger John) Irish Immigrant bishop who launched New York protest, believed Catholic children in schools would be indoctrinated into Protestants, believed schools were teaching anti-Irish and anti-Catholic views, demanded that city funds be made available for Catholic schools, and eventually named Archbishop of New York and used this power to create a nationwide system of Catholic schools Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass (c. 1818–1895) was a prominent African American abolitionist, social reformer, writer, and statesman. He is best known for his powerful and influential contributions to the abolitionist movement during the 19th century in the United States. Sara Roberts Sarah was a five year old assigned to the dilapidated Smith school. Her father, who tired to enroll her in a better, more accessible school and was denied due to her race. He fa suit against the City of Boston which reached the supreme court Charles Sumner Abolitionist lawyer Catherine Beecher Sister of Harriet Beecher Stowe, advocate for female teachers and saw teaching as a women's moral duty, founded colleges to train women for teaching in the west, which made teaching respectable for middle east women

Your preview ends here

Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version