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What was the main goal of the common school movement in the 19th century?
What was the main goal of the common school movement in the 19th century?
- To focus on vocational training
- To provide as much education as possible for all children and youth (correct)
- To provide education only for the privileged
- To promote private education
What replaced the academy in the 19th century?
What replaced the academy in the 19th century?
- Public elementary schools
- High schools (correct)
- Vocational training centers
- Private colleges
How many high schools were there in the United States by 1890?
How many high schools were there in the United States by 1890?
- 3,526
- 2,526 (correct)
- 1,526
- 4,526
What percentage of youth aged 14 to 17 were in school by 1930?
What percentage of youth aged 14 to 17 were in school by 1930?
Which subjects were added to the curriculum of American secondary schools between 1875 and 1900?
Which subjects were added to the curriculum of American secondary schools between 1875 and 1900?
What was the main reason for the expansion of the curriculum in American secondary schools?
What was the main reason for the expansion of the curriculum in American secondary schools?
What was the slogan of the common school movement?
What was the slogan of the common school movement?
What is a major social concern that affects the shaping of curriculum?
What is a major social concern that affects the shaping of curriculum?
What is the suggested solution to address the problem of unhealthy eating habits?
What is the suggested solution to address the problem of unhealthy eating habits?
When did the public high school become an obligation of the states?
When did the public high school become an obligation of the states?
What is the relationship between education systems and societal institutions?
What is the relationship between education systems and societal institutions?
What is the primary reason for understanding the social forces that shape the curriculum?
What is the primary reason for understanding the social forces that shape the curriculum?
What is the significance of considering the world outside of school when designing a curriculum?
What is the significance of considering the world outside of school when designing a curriculum?
What is the importance of knowing the curriculum's social foundations?
What is the importance of knowing the curriculum's social foundations?
What is the relationship between schools and culture?
What is the relationship between schools and culture?
What is the significance of the story 'Curriculum of Forest School'?
What is the significance of the story 'Curriculum of Forest School'?
What was the primary role of the shogunal schools during the Tokugawa period?
What was the primary role of the shogunal schools during the Tokugawa period?
Which social class was primarily educated at the daimyo schools?
Which social class was primarily educated at the daimyo schools?
What curriculum was emphasized at shogunal schools?
What curriculum was emphasized at shogunal schools?
How many shogunal schools were present by the end of the Tokugawa era?
How many shogunal schools were present by the end of the Tokugawa era?
What subjects were commonly taught at the daimyo domain schools?
What subjects were commonly taught at the daimyo domain schools?
What significant change occurred in the role of the samurai during the Tokugawa period?
What significant change occurred in the role of the samurai during the Tokugawa period?
Which of the following options describes the social hierarchy during the Tokugawa period?
Which of the following options describes the social hierarchy during the Tokugawa period?
What was a key characteristic of the Bakufu government?
What was a key characteristic of the Bakufu government?
Which of the following accurately describes the social mobility within a feudal society, such as those in Europe or Japan during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Which of the following accurately describes the social mobility within a feudal society, such as those in Europe or Japan during the 15th and 16th centuries?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the curriculum in Terakoya schools during the Tokugawa era?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the curriculum in Terakoya schools during the Tokugawa era?
How does education contribute to social mobility in modern society?
How does education contribute to social mobility in modern society?
In the context of social mobility, which of the following systems of stratification is characterized by a fixed and rigid hierarchy based on birth?
In the context of social mobility, which of the following systems of stratification is characterized by a fixed and rigid hierarchy based on birth?
Which of the following is a key difference between the curriculum of Shogunal and Domain schools during the Tokugawa era?
Which of the following is a key difference between the curriculum of Shogunal and Domain schools during the Tokugawa era?
Which of the following describes the curriculum of Shijuku schools during the Tokugawa era?
Which of the following describes the curriculum of Shijuku schools during the Tokugawa era?
Which of the following statements best reflects the role of education in promoting social mobility in modern society?
Which of the following statements best reflects the role of education in promoting social mobility in modern society?
Which of the following best describes the curriculum of Terakoya schools in the Tokugawa era, focusing on its core purpose?
Which of the following best describes the curriculum of Terakoya schools in the Tokugawa era, focusing on its core purpose?
What was a significant outcome of the educational reforms in Japan by 1900?
What was a significant outcome of the educational reforms in Japan by 1900?
What shift occurred in the Japanese education system during the 1890s?
What shift occurred in the Japanese education system during the 1890s?
What were the Great Principles of Education issued by the Emperor in 1879 primarily concerned with?
What were the Great Principles of Education issued by the Emperor in 1879 primarily concerned with?
Which of the following statements about women's access to higher education in Japan is true?
Which of the following statements about women's access to higher education in Japan is true?
In terms of educational focus, what did Japanese educators emphasize in the early twentieth century?
In terms of educational focus, what did Japanese educators emphasize in the early twentieth century?
What was the impact of the Emperor's visit to a local school on the perception of language proficiency?
What was the impact of the Emperor's visit to a local school on the perception of language proficiency?
What trend was observed at the primary level of education in Japan during the early twentieth century?
What trend was observed at the primary level of education in Japan during the early twentieth century?
Which factor influenced the Japanese decision to study educational models abroad?
Which factor influenced the Japanese decision to study educational models abroad?
Study Notes
Social Concerns and Education
- Issues impacting health include lack of exercise and peer pressure to conform to dietary trends.
- Corporations mislabel food products, misleading consumers about fat, sugar, and fiber content.
- Countries are advised to include consumer and health education in curricula to promote nutritional knowledge.
- Emphasis on physical education is recommended in schools.
Society and Curriculum Connections
- Education systems are intertwined with societal institutions; understanding this relationship is essential for curriculum development.
- Social forces significantly shape what is taught in schools, influencing educational content and methods.
- Curricula should address relevant societal changes and reflect the environment outside the school.
Historical Context of Education in the U.S.
- Public high schools emerged in the 19th century to complete the educational journey towards state colleges.
- By 1890, there were over 2,526 high schools in the U.S., with enrollment exceeding 200,000 students.
- Enrollment of youth aged 14-17 in schools rose from 10% in 1900 to 50% by 1930.
- Early American secondary curricula included Latin, Greek, literature, and advanced math; later expanded to include natural sciences and history.
Tokugawa Era Education in Japan
- The Bakufu established a bureaucratic government, with strict control over education, business practices, and society.
- The educational system was stratified, with distinct classes: daimyo (lords), samurai (warriors), and commoners (farmers, artisans, merchants).
- Shogunal schools focused on Confucianism and included subjects like gunnery and technology for samurai children.
- Domain schools, initially limited to samurai, later educated commoners with a curriculum steeped in Confucian thought.
Transformations in Japanese Education
- Japanese students studied abroad and incorporated Western methods selectively, leading to a significant rise in elementary school enrollment by 1900.
- Confucian values in education reflected Japan's identity, emphasizing morality and hierarchical social relations.
- Primary education became widely accessible, while higher education remained exclusive and selective, particularly for women.
Social Mobility and Education
- Modern societies allow upward and downward mobility in socioeconomic status, influenced by educational attainment.
- Historical contexts, such as slave societies and caste systems, featured fixed social positions with negligible mobility.
- Education serves as a potential vehicle for social mobility, allowing individuals to achieve diverse socioeconomic statuses.
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