Addams

Question 0

historical context

Answer 0

first half of twentieth century, period of massive immigration and urban change

Question 1

dates/ nationality

Answer 1

1860-1935 American

Question 2

purpose of education

Answer 2

assimilate immigrants into American society while preserving their ethnic cultural heritages

Question 3

curriculum

Answer 3

wide range of practical skills for life in urban centers, along with arts and science and problem solving

Question 4

methods of instruction

Answer 4

begin with learner’s neighborhood, culture, and needs; lead to broader social realities and connections

Question 5

role of the teacher

Answer 5

engages in a reciprocal or mutual learning experience with students

Question 6

significance

Answer 6

developed a progressive theory of urban and multicultural education

Question 7

influence on today’s schools

Answer 7

respect for cultural diversity and pluralism in a shared American cultural context

Question 8

notes

Answer 8

socialized education–the Hull House; education focused on change from rural to urban—multiculturalism; teaching seen as a social mission