Unit 2 History of Education

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What was the purpose of establishing elementary education?

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To improve literacy rates

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How do writing systems contribute to the establishment of schools?

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By establishing schools to learn to write

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What type of learning is emphasized in schools in the 2020s?

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Skills learning

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What is the etymology of the word 'education' and how does it relate to its meaning?

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It comes from the Latin word "educare," meaning "to lead forth," highlighting guidance and development.

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What does the word 'liberal' mean in the context of a liberal arts education?

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Emphasizing freedom and broad knowledge

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What is the etymology of the word 'class' as used in the context of education?

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It originates from the Latin word "classis," meaning "a division or group," highlighting categorization.

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What was the main reason for the emergence of universities in the middle ages?

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To develop skills to run the churches

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What are the four main philosophies of education? Options: Pragmatism, Existentialism, Nihilism, Idealism; Behaviorism, Constructivism, Humanism, Critical Pedagogy; Empiricism, Rationalism, Skepticism, Absolutism; Progressivism, Essentialism, Perennialism, Reconstructionism

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Progressivism, Essentialism, Perennialism, Reconstructionism

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Which philosophy believes in working together with teachers and students to solve problems in society?

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Progressivism

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What caused unequal funding for schools?

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Property Taxes