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The traditional curriculum in the 19th century emphasized natural science, psychology, and sociology.
False
Pestalozzi was an English educator who influenced U.S. education.
False
The German model of education was based on the English model of schooling.
False
Corporal punishment was a common practice in U.S. education in the 19th century.
True
Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi was a 20th-century educator.
False
Pestalozzi's method of education emphasized the importance of rote learning.
False
Friedrich Froebel developed the concept of the modern elementary school.
False
Pestalozzi's 'object' lesson involved studying abstract concepts.
False
Horace Mann and Henry Barnard worked to introduce Froebel's ideas into U.S. schools.
False
Understanding historical foundations in education is essential for developing a common or core curriculum.
True
Explore the significant influence of 19th century European educators on the US education system, including the impact of German and Swiss thinkers on curricular and instructional methods. Learn how their ideas shaped research-oriented universities and K-12 education.
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