[Editor’s Note: This is the 19th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] During the colonial period, students used a couple of different tools for learning. The first was the hornbook, which got its start … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (New England Books)”
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A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (Puritans)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 18th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] The Puritans were a large faction who became discontented with the Church of England and worked diligently toward religious, moral, and societal … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System, Colonial Period (Puritans)”
Guest Blog: 5 Common Roadblocks to Kids’ Education: How Parents Can Help by Lacie Martin
Teaching kids is harder than ever: Kids have shorter attention spans, are frequently rebellious, and — being under constant pressure to succeed — often struggle with mental challenges. You may have witnessed your own child grapple with learning or have difficulties at school. As a concerned parent, you may need to proactively step in, troubleshoot … Continue reading “Guest Blog: 5 Common Roadblocks to Kids’ Education: How Parents Can Help by Lacie Martin”
A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbert Spencer)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 17th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] The last European influencer we’ll discuss in this series is Herbert Spencer (1820-1903), known as one of the leading Social Darwinists of … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbert Spencer)”
The History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbart)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 16th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Education is the process by which a society delivers knowledge, culture, and values from one generation to the next. Individually along the … Continue reading “The History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Herbart)”
A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Froebel)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 15th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Freidrich Wilhelm Froebel is best known as the founder of kindergarten, but his life and contribution to education went far beyond that. … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Froebel)”
A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Jan Amos Comenius)
[Editor’s Note: This is the 14th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Jan Amos Comenius was a Protestant bishop who lived from 1592-1670 and who reformed the educational system at the time. He came … Continue reading “A History of Education: European Influences on the American Educational System (Jan Amos Comenius)”
Happy Holidays from the AceReader Community
As our staff enjoys the holiday season with their families, we at AceReader want to thank our loyal readers for your support and wish you the best in the coming year. Our series on the history of education will return next week.
A History of Education: The American Educational System: An Overview
[Editor’s Note: This is the 13th in a series of blogs that examine how education developed throughout history until the present. Links to previous blogs are included at the bottom of the post.] Education is a part of socialization. It’s the process by which a society teaches its population the skills, knowledge, and values they … Continue reading “A History of Education: The American Educational System: An Overview”
Happy Thanksgiving 2022
As the AceReader staff pauses to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday this week, we want all our readers to know how grateful we are for your support and your comments. Have an idea for a blog topic you’d like to see or one you’ve already written? Send a query to miriam@acereader.com. Our “A History of Education” … Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving 2022”