Continuing Struggles for Equality of Educational Opportunity
The significance of historical study has long been debated in American Education. The inclusion of historical study in the curriculum suggests that there is some concern for individuals to gain an understanding of the past in order to better understand the present. He further encourages us to “understand our heritage, know our goals, and reorder our scale of national priorities.” It is in response to these challenges that this course will attempt to provide insight into the historical bases, which form the background of the American educational system. Pursuant to the goal of developing effective personnel for work in the urban schools, specific emphasis will be given to the understanding of the historical movements which can provide insight into enhancing the quality of education for the urban populace of society.
CONTENT to be included in the lecture (Headings from the book by RIPPA 2015)
THE TEMPO OF CULTURAL CHANGE
-Fordism
EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN
-Historical Antecedents
-Toward a New Intellectual Outlook
-Emma Willard
-Mary Lyon
-New Ways of Social Life
-Development Since World War I
-A New Paradign of Thought in Human Psychology: Carol Gilligan’s Theory of Women’s Development
-Affrimative Action
PROGRESS TOWARDS AN AMERICAN IDEAL
-The Civil Rights Movement
-The School Busing Controversy
CRITICAL THOUGHT & DISCUSSION
How did the westward movement affect the role of women and their changing status in American culture?
What societal changes during the twentieth century facilitated the move towards equal opportunity in education?
Comment critically on Carol Gilligan’s paradigm of thought in human psychology. What are some serious implications for classroom teachers of Gilligan’s research on women’s development?
According to Carol Gilligan, “adolescence is a time of repression for girls.” Explain. Do you agree? Comment critically.
Mary Lyon and Emma Williard were trailblazers in the struggle foe equal opportunity. Cite others who have helped pave the way for young women.