Education In America Flashcards
Dame schools
An early American schools run by women’s in their own homes. Parents paid a fee for thier children to attend
Apprentice
Learns a skill trade by watching and helping someone in trade
Hornbook
Flat wooden board with a handle. Usaslly having a paper with an alphabet or numbers connected on to the board.
Common schools
Public schools available to children from all levels of society
Normal schools
Schools prepared men and women with the necessary skills to become teachers
McGuffey readers
First widely used textbooks published during the American comon schools period.
Progressive
Member reform movement that begin on the late 1800s believe education should be more individualized and teach students skills that would be needed in society
Montessori method
Teaching principles developed by Maria Montessori emphasizing self directed learning through sensory experiences
Career and technical education
Courses of study that prepare students for careers related to a specific trade or occupation
Disposable income
Needed for basic necessities allowing people to buy things or do things that they want
Quotas
Limits immigration laws set limits for people coming to the United States from other countries