Colonial Education and Its Evolution

This set of flashcards focuses on key terms and concepts related to colonial education and its evolution in the United States.

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.