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The traditional curriculum in the 19th century emphasized natural science, psychology, and sociology.
The traditional curriculum in the 19th century emphasized natural science, psychology, and sociology.
False (B)
Pestalozzi was an English educator who influenced U.S. education.
Pestalozzi was an English educator who influenced U.S. education.
False (B)
The German model of education was based on the English model of schooling.
The German model of education was based on the English model of schooling.
False (B)
Corporal punishment was a common practice in U.S. education in the 19th century.
Corporal punishment was a common practice in U.S. education in the 19th century.
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a 20th-century educator.
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a 20th-century educator.
Pestalozzi's method of education emphasized the importance of rote learning.
Pestalozzi's method of education emphasized the importance of rote learning.
Friedrich Froebel developed the concept of the modern elementary school.
Friedrich Froebel developed the concept of the modern elementary school.
Pestalozzi's 'object' lesson involved studying abstract concepts.
Pestalozzi's 'object' lesson involved studying abstract concepts.
Horace Mann and Henry Barnard worked to introduce Froebel's ideas into U.S. schools.
Horace Mann and Henry Barnard worked to introduce Froebel's ideas into U.S. schools.
Understanding historical foundations in education is essential for developing a common or core curriculum.
Understanding historical foundations in education is essential for developing a common or core curriculum.
