Exam 3: The World Global Origins of American Education

Why was Martin Luther interested in having the state supervise schools and license teachers?

The Sophists broke with traditional Greek beliefs about education in that they

Education in preliterate societies focused on

Describe the difference between a group's prescriptions and proscriptions within a culture?

The methodological approach that involved theological and philosophical scholarship and teaching is called

Many cultures counted on _________to transmit their cultural heritage through very gifted leaders.

The major legacy of the Renaissance to the future development of Western education was

As a high-school social studies teacher, you believe your students lack enough heroes and role models. You begin collaborating with an English teacher at your school to have students turn aspects of their family histories into epics that highlight the positive characteristics and admirable actions of male and female family members. In having students write, share, and discuss these personal epics, you are following most closely in the educational footsteps of which of the following groups?

Why were only upper-class citizens in ancient Rome offered educational opportunities?

The Greek approach of having the student immersed and participating in society can be described as

In what way were the concerns of medieval education most closely related to those of Greek and Roman education?

Children learn the group's language and skills and assimilate moral and religious values through ________.

_______________________was believed to be the founder of what is now known as "character education." The focus was on emphasizing civility - polite, correct and proper behavior.

You teach French. Instead of drilling students in French grammar and vocabulary, you like to emphasize conversations in French, discussions of French authors and literature, and games and contests that make learning interesting. With which of the following historical figures do you have the most in common?

In an effort to reform society, educators during the Age of Enlightenment tried to create a new pattern of schooling based on

What were some factors that contributed to the religious reformation?

The ancient Egyptian civilization was characterized by _____________.

In ancient Greece, why was education by the Sophists well received? How did critics view the Sophists?

Describe the education system proposed by Confucius in the second century B.C.

An important Greek and Roman contribution to Western education was