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The American Public School Then and Now

Joe Student & Mary LearnerSocial Studies 6 Section 1Unit 6 Project: Early 1900s vs. Early 2000s06/01/13

Key Termsand Definitions

Public Education

Elementary

Secondary

Post-Secondary

Thesisand Avenues

Mission and purpose same in 1900 as in 2000;changes in types of students and scope

Then: Dewey’s vision

Now: Readiness for the 21st century world

THEN - Dewey’s Vision

John Dewey - Psychologist, philosopher, educator

Educating for a democratic society

Away from “factory-style” schools to more hands-on approach

THEN - Dewey’s Vision

NOW - Readiness for the 21st Century

US population continues to grow & be more diverse

Since 1908s: Tests that measure student growth

Focus on competition with other nations

NOW - Readiness for the 21st Century

CONCLUSIONand final thoughtPreparation to be good citizens

Awareness of “good teaching methods”

Teaching all Americans