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History of American Education - EDU502

The history of the development of elementary, secondary and higher
education in the United States from the Colonial period to the present.

 

Course Highlights

An overview of the history of American education.

A study of the most important persons, dates, events, and movements
that shaped the nation's system of education.

Basic concepts and theories that underlie educational practices are presented
in compact form in this course.

Applying history to education today

A study of the issues in modern American education

Educational reform (1980s, 1990s, 2000s) and the search for excellence

Trends in education in the twenty-first century and in the future

 

Required Reading

Textbook: History of Education in America , 8th Edition

Author (s): John D. Pulliam and James Van Patten