In the United States, the
development of education can be divided into three eras:
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- Inspired by Latin and Greek curriculum
- It required students to memorize and give exercise for every level and degree
The aims of
education in evolutionary era are:
- Escape religious persecution
- To develop a literate citizen
- Promotes the desired change in society
Evidences:
- Minimal duration of class (in elementary schools) and focused on literary skills
- More private and exclusive for elementary schools
- After finishing elementary schools, students had to attend an academy for college preparation (for preparation leadership rules for American society)
b.
Modern
era (Begun from in the late 18th century and in the early 19th century)
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- Focused on shifting from era classical material/s and languages to meeting the individualized needs of students
- New emphasis on connection between education and the welfare of society
- Not only for career, but also understand the society system
- Students are learning by doing
- Environmental situation influences learning (Darwin, 1809-1882)
- To organize and activate students’ knowledge
- The purposes of educational planning: health, command of fundamental process, home membership,vocation, citizenship,use of leisure time, ethical character.
c. Post modern (Begun
from 1960-1970's)
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- In post modern era, teacher had to mastery the content and instruction
- School is considered as “learning place”
- Using interactive technologies
- Provide students with knowledge
- Not only consider about the knowledge, but also inserting values in the curriculum dapted
Adapted from: http://www.pearsonhighered.com/assets/hip/us/hip_us_pearsonhighered/samplechapter/0133833569.pdf
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