EDUC 1F95 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Major Force, Character Education, No Child Left Behind Act
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Impacted political, social, and economic life of americans, and also changed education. Due to the large increase of immigrants and the need for trained workers for industry, it was important to define educational goals and to develop an american philosophy of education. Educators suggested that learning should emanate from the interests and needs of the child and the curriculum should integrate subjects and provide hands-on instruction through project learning and field trips. Dewey suggested that education emphasize learning through experience. Young men left to join military, teachers left the classroom to join the war effort. A large number of men and women from varying social, economic, and racial groups now could attend college, thus popularizing higher education with the highest enrollment rates ever. Progressive education came under major criticism as it was held responsible for the decline in educational standards in the country. First time federal government attempted to directly influence the school"s curriculum.
