History and Social Foundations of American Education, The

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John D. Pulliam received his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois and later served as a public school teacher and principal. In higher education, he was assistant professor at the University of Texas in Austin, Professor and Department Chair at the University of Oklahoma, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Arkansas, and finally Dean of the School of Education at the University of Montana. Pulliam was co-author of four books in the field of educational theory and had over 100 articles in scholarly journals.

James Van Patten received his Ph.D from the University of Texas at Austin. His service in higher education includes professor of education at Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg; Professor of Education at University of Arkansas; visiting scholar at UCLA, the University of Michigan, and the University of Texas at Austin. He has authored numerous professional journal articles and books, and most recently published articles in the Encyclopedia of Education Law 2010, the Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education 2008, and the Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education 2010.

The only guide on the history of American education you will need to read, The History and Social Foundations of Education, Tenth Edition, serves as a quick reference to the most important persons, dates, events, and movements that shaped the nation’s system of education. Concise and clearly-written, this popular text provides a comprehensive historical treatment of education in the United States from Colonial times to the present day. The significant background behind the growth and evolution of education in our society is presented, including key influential movements in educational history and prominent leaders. The expert authors’ excellent coverage of recent events and issues, the influence of legal and legislative actions and reform reports, and issues in modern American education, globalization, current events, and trends are keenly presented in an accessible manner.

·        Acquire a greater understanding of how technology in the classroom has evolved and become familiar with the types of technologies utilized today. This edition includes a plethora of technology coverage throughout the text—including expanded treatment of new educational delivery systems (distance learning, online resources, computer-based research, and emerging educational technologies); special feature Education in the Future: From Now to Then that integrates past and present technological advances and their effects on education; and web-based references and activities at the end of each chapter.

 

·        Engage in historical studies and perspective and get acquainted with historical research with the integration, update and modification of activities and study guides at the end of each chapter.

 

·        Gain access to the most up-to-date topical ideas, movements, concerns, and challenges in education with updated material and the inclusion of key topics such as the relationship between history and current issues, school reform, law and education, “futurism,” as well as the international and global influences and trends in education with threats to global stability, terrorism, and natural disasters.

 

 ·        Better prepare for class with a quick reference guide to key historical periods. Timelines and Then and Now sections in each chapter place pivotal concepts, people, and technologies in perspective and bring to life the forces that shaped each educational era.

 

·        Engage students in higher-order thinking and hands-on learning experiences with useful end-of-chapter sections–Gaining Perspective Through Critical Analysis and History in Action in Today’s Classrooms.

 

The tenth edition gives a concise yet detailed examination of the vital issues facing educators in a changing social order. The authors have included more on laws and litigation affecting educators suggesting likely future court cases; explored the impact on America from the vast expansion of formal education in China with its unique combination of communism and capitalism; and made projections of changes in the future, suggesting modifications needed to meet anticipated new developments in education in a global society.

 

·        NEW All Major Educational Themes are Deeply Developed Based on Time. From the use of poorly educated and untrained school masters in Colonial times, to the highly sophisticated programs and techniques found in modern colleges; or the history of educational technology from horn books and chalk boards, to the use of computers, cell phones, the internet, Twitter and Facebook—the timeline of technological advancements utilized in education is covered throughout the text. 

·        NEW Section on Non-Western Philosophies, their Attributes, Customs, and Values in Chapter 2.  Greater emphasis is given to a global society, non-western nations (China, India, Japan, and Islamic nations), their different philosophies and vast impact on America.

·        NEW Important Coverage of the Acceleration of School Violence in Modern Times and the Strong Security Measures Being Taken to Keep Schools Safe. The trends and their impact on the learning environment are examined in Chapter 9, along with necessary strong security measures (armed guards in schools and time consuming lockdowns), and the problems of gangs, vandalism, drug abuse and bullying in schools.

·        NEW Examination and Inclusion of the Obama Administration’s 4.6 billion Dollar “Race to the Top” Programs. Other initiatives including expansion of Charter Schools and their role in alternative educational delivery systems are given critical review. All suggested new programs are considered in the light of a critical shortage of funding at state and national levels. This new content is located in Chapters 6, 7, 8, and 10.

·        NEW Updated Coverage of New Laws and Court Cases and the Effect on Education and Educators. This edition builds upon the detailed and comprehensive coverage of laws and litigation, featured in previous editions, and includes suggestions on future legal issues in Chapter 10. 

·        NEW Exploration of the No Child Left Behind Act and the Various Attempts to Reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act can be found in Chapters 5, 7, 8, and 10. This edition addresses the many sides of the debate surrounding the Act, including a divided Congress and the concerns of educators about penalties, teacher qualifications, and average yearly progress.

·        NEW Updated Chapter Pedagogy. Each chapter has timelines covering evolving historical and social foundation facts; an Issues Box to help students focus and explore our educational systems critical issues; and addresses key issues and challenges facing educators with end-of-chapter critical thinking questions and projects.

Chapter 1 I ntroduction: Applying History to Education Today

Chapter 2 S haping the Schools: Philosophical and Psychological Foundations

Chapter 3 American Education: Our European Heritage and the Colonial Influence

Chapter 4 A merican Education: The American Revolution

Chapter 5 American Education: 1812–1865

Chapter 6 American Education: 1865–1918

Chapter 7 Development of Modern American Education After 1918

Chapter 8 American Education: 1960–2000

Chapter 9 Educational Reform After 1980: The Search for Excellence

Chapter 10 I ssues in Modern American Education

Chapter 11 Globalization, Trends, and Gaining Perspective

General Annotated Bibliography

Index

The preeminent guide on American education, this user-friendly reference details the most important persons, dates, events, and movements that shaped the nation’s system of education, from its roots in European tradition, through the colonial period, to the challenges of the twenty-first century.  

 

With a simple and logical organization, the material is presented in the most readable, accessible format on the market today. Here are all of the important people, places, dates, events, and movements; along with a capsule presentation of the underlying principles of educational practice and straightforward, nonjudgmental coverage of all of the current controversies within our educational system. The History and Social Foundations of Education, Tenth Edition, will be the only guide on the history of American education you will need to read.

For courses on the Historical Foundations of Education.

 

In a detailed and balanced manner, this highly popular text addresses the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of education–from the dominance of Puritans to modern times–and the impact on American society both yesterday and today.

 

In the same accessible format of earlier editions, the tenth edition provides readers with a solid overview of the social, historical, and philosophical foundations of education; a compact treatment of the basic tenets and theories that underlie educational practice including timelines for major watershed events that have shaped the nation’s educational system; and quotes from leading authors of the period which introduce each chapter and situate the concepts to follow. The only guide on the history of American education your students will need, this textbook serves as a quick reference to the most important persons, dates, events, and movements that shaped the nation’s system of education.