Founders of Education Flashcards

Questions and Answers

Who established the State Boards of Education and was an outspoken advocate for public education?

John Hughes

John Dewey

W.E.B. Dubios

Horace Mann (correct)

What was John Hughes known for in the context of education?

Fought for public funding and initiated the secularization of schools.

What did Booker Washington believe regarding racial issues?

Racial solidarity (correct)

Social promotion

Conflict with white people

Integration of schools

W.E.B. Dubios believed that blacks should have the same equality in education as white people.

True Signup and view all the answers

What was John Dewey's view on education?

Education should be based on a child's psychology, physical development, and the world outside the classroom. Signup and view all the answers

What movement was Albert Shanker a leader in?

Standards movement Signup and view all the answers

What landmark decision is Linda Briwb Thompson associated with?

Brown vs Board of Education Signup and view all the answers

What did Deborah Meier create in the educational system?

A family-oriented system that gave teachers greater autonomy and parents a voice. Signup and view all the answers

What educational movement is E.D. Hirsch Jr. known for?

Back to Basics movement Signup and view all the answers

What educational concepts is Maria Montessori credited with developing?

Open classroom Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of John Amos Comenius in education?

Emphasizing the need to base teaching on children's interests and needs. Signup and view all the answers

What importance did John Locke emphasize in children's learning?

The importance of firsthand experiences. Signup and view all the answers

Jean Jacques Rousseau viewed children as innately bad and in need of strict guidance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What did Johann Pestalozzi criticize in educational practices?

Authoritarian practices that stifled playfulness and natural curiosity. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Founders of Education

Horace Mann: Established State Boards of Education; advocate for public education funded by tax money.
John Hughes: Advocated for public funding of education; played a key role in the secularization of schools.
Booker T. Washington: Promoted racial solidarity and self-help; aimed to maintain peaceful relations with the white population.
W.E.B. Du Bois: Championed the notion that Black Americans should have equal educational opportunities as their white counterparts.
John Dewey: Proposed that education should align with a child's psychological development and real-world experiences.
Albert Shanker: Led movements focused on education standards; criticized social promotion for lacking incentives for student achievement.
Linda Brown Thompson: Instrumental in the landmark "Brown vs. Board of Education" case which eliminated the "separate but equal" doctrine in education.
Deborah Meier: Developed a family-oriented educational system; emphasized teacher autonomy, parental involvement, and community engagement in schools.
E.D. Hirsch Jr.: Key figure in the Back to Basics movement, advocating for fundamental skills in education.
Maria Montessori: Pioneered the open classroom concept; introduced individualized education using manipulatives, teaching toys, and structured learning.
John Amos Comenius: Critiqued rote memorization; advocated for teaching centered on children's interests and needs.
John Locke: Highlighted the significance of firsthand experiences for children's learning about their environment.
Jean Jacques Rousseau: Believed children are inherently good; suggested educators provide opportunities for exploration and hands-on experiences.
Johann Pestalozzi: Opposed authoritarian teaching methods; encouraged educators to utilize concrete, experiential learning for student engagement.

Description

This quiz provides flashcards on key figures who contributed significantly to the development of education in America. Learn about Horace Mann, John Hughes, and Booker Washington, among others, and their vital roles in advocating for public education and reform. Perfect for students of educational history or those preparing for exams.