American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice
Explore the history of US education reform from colonial times to present, examining key policies and practices.
Explore the history of US education reform from colonial times to present, examining key policies and practices.
This course, led by Dr. John L. Puckett and Dr. Michael Charles Johanek, provides a comprehensive overview of American education reform from the colonial period to the present day. It examines the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped the U.S. education system, covering key topics such as the common school movement, progressive era reforms, John Dewey's educational philosophy, the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on education, civil rights and education, and modern reform movements including school choice and accountability. The course explores how social forces have driven reform efforts and analyzes the critical tensions embedded in U.S. education policy and practice. Students will gain insights into the main actors, key decisions, and major turning points in the history of American education reform.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical development of the American education system from colonial times to present
Analyze key reform movements and their impact on U.S. education
Examine the role of social, political, and economic factors in shaping education policy
Explore the philosophies of influential education thinkers like Horace Mann and John Dewey
Understand the impact of major historical events on education, such as the Civil War and Civil Rights Movement
Analyze the development of public schooling and the common school movement
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447 Minutes PreRecorded video
8 quizzes,2 peer-graded assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of American education reform from the colonial period to the present day. Led by Dr. John L. Puckett and Dr. Michael Charles Johanek, it examines the historical, social, and political factors that have shaped the U.S. education system. The course covers key topics such as the common school movement, progressive era reforms, John Dewey's educational philosophy, the impact of the Great Depression and World War II on education, civil rights and education, and modern reform movements including school choice and accountability. Students will analyze how social forces have driven reform efforts and explore the critical tensions embedded in U.S. education policy and practice. The course provides insights into the main actors, key decisions, and major turning points in the history of American education reform, enabling students to better understand current debates and issues in education policy.
The Colonial Period and Early Republic
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The National Period
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Postbellum Period
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The Progressive Era
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
John Dewey and the Pedagogical Progressives
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
The Depression Era
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Post-World War II
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
Post-1983
Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete
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Renowned Scholar in Chinese Studies and Daoism
Professor John Lagerwey is a distinguished Research Professor of Chinese Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, with a rich academic background that includes a Ph.D. in Chinese Studies from Harvard University, which he obtained in 1975. He has had a significant impact on the field through his long tenure at the École française d’Extrême-Orient from 1977 to 2000 and later as Chair Professor of Daoism and Chinese Religions at the École Pratique des Hautes Études from 2000 to 2011. At CUHK, he serves as the chief editor for approximately 40 volumes of ethnographic research and eight volumes published by Brill that focus on pivotal periods in Chinese religious history. His extensive scholarship includes significant contributions to the study of Daoist rituals, and his most recent book, "China, a Religious State," published by HKU Press in 2010, explores the intricate relationship between religion and state in China. Through his research and publications, Professor Lagerwey continues to be a leading figure in the study of Chinese religions and cultural practices.
Expert in Educational Leadership and Reform
Dr. Michael Charles Johanek is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, where he directs the Mid-Career Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. A former executive at Teachscape and the College Board, he has extensive experience in educational leadership, policy, and professional development. Dr. Johanek’s research focuses on school reform, community-centered education, and citizenship development. He collaborates internationally, notably in Latin America, and has been awarded a Fulbright grant for his work. His course, American Education Reform: History, Policy, Practice, explores the historical and policy dimensions of education reform in the U.S.
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