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This set of flashcards focuses on key terms and concepts related to colonial education and its evolution in the United States.
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Christopher Lamb
A colonial teacher in seventeenth-century New England known for his unorthodox methods.
Dame Schools
Homeschooling by women who became community teachers, often focusing on reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Old Deluder Satan Law
Massachusetts law passed in 1647 requiring towns to ensure educational instruction in reading and writing.
Latin Grammar School
The first formal school established in Boston, focusing on preparing boys for higher education.
Common School Movement
A 19th-century movement advocating for public education accessible to all children, led by Horace Mann.
Progressive Education
An educational movement associated with John Dewey that emphasized experiential learning and student-centered approaches.
Title IX
Federal law prohibiting gender discrimination in education programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance.
Brown v. Board of Education
The landmark Supreme Court case that ruled that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.
Educational Segregation
The separation of students based on race or ethnicity, often leading to inequalities in quality of education.
Cultural Conquest
The use of education to primarily assimilate Native peoples into European-American culture, often at the expense of their own.
Race and Education
The historical and ongoing impact of race on educational opportunities and access in the United States.
Educational Reform
Changes made to improve education systems, often in response to societal needs or standards of performance.
Home Schooling
Educational practice where children are educated at home instead of attending traditional public or private schools.
Apprenticeship
A system where young individuals learn a trade or skill from an experienced master, combining work with education.
Horace Mann
Advocate for public education in the United States, often called the 'father of the public school'.
Curriculum Development
The process of planning and organizing the academic content and learning experiences for students.
Native American Education
The history and challenges faced by Native Americans concerning access to education and cultural preservation.
Legal Challenges in Education
Court cases and legislative actions addressing educational rights, equality, and access for marginalized groups.
Sexism in Education
Historical and ongoing discrimination against individuals based on their gender within educational settings.
Multicultural Education
An educational approach that acknowledges and values diverse cultural backgrounds in the learning environment.