This brief interpretive history of American schooling focuses on the evolving relationship between education & social change Like its predecessors this new edition adopts a thematic approach investigating the impact of social forces such as industrialization urbanization immigration globalization & cultural conflict on the development of schools & other educational institutions It also examines the various ways that schools have contributed to social change particularly in enhancing the status & accomplishments of certain social groups & not others Detailed accounts of the experiences of women & minority groups in American history consider how their lives have been affected by education while " Focal Point" sections within each chapter allow the reader to hone in on key moments in history & their relevance within the broader scope of American schooling from the colonial era to the present This new edition has been comprehensively updated & edited for greater readability & clarity It offers a revised final chapter updated to include recent change in education politics & policy in particular the decline of No Child Left Behind & the impact of the Common Core & movements against it Further additions include enhanced coverage of colonial & early post-colonial American schooling added materials on persistent issues such as race in education an updated discussion of the GED program & a closer look at the role of technology in schools With its nuanced treatment of both historical & contemporary factors influencing the modern school system this book remains an excellent resource for investigating & critiquing the social economic & cultural development of American education ...

From the schools of ancient times to the present day Gary Thomas explores how & why education has evolved has it has Examining education worldwide he explains the way schools work noting how curricula are remarkably consistent around the world Delving into some of the big questions Thomas explores the history of education in this Very Short Introduction Considering various styles such as progressive versus formal he also explores the ideas of some of the big theorists including Piaget & Vygotsky Looking at different forms of education & styles of teaching he considers the ways in which education is being enhanced by matching styles of learning to teaching & ensuring that schools are more inclusive & meaningful for a broader range of students He finishes by considering the ways in which education may develop over the coming century ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

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