An overview of the Jeffersonian, common school, and progressive eras

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 42 Fundamental Dimensions of Classical Liberalism From Feudal IdeologyTo Classical Liberal Id. State control of  economy Capitalism State religion  Separation of church and state Divine right of king  Republican (representative) government

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 43 Classical Liberal Ideology: Fundamental Tenets Faith in Reason Natural Law Republican Virtue Progress Nationalism Freedom

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 44 Political Economy in the Jeffersonian Era Agrarian society Few urban centers Homogeneous communities Family as unit of production Slavery Revolutionary society Limited republicanism Power of the bourgeoisie Separation of church and state

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 45 Ideology in the Jeffersonian Era Classical liberalism Patriarchy Progress via revolution Reason Republican virtue Natural aristocracy Capitalism / freedom Laissez-faire Faculty psychology

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 46 Schooling in the Jeffersonian Era Schools but no school "system" Regional differences in schooling Local financing and local control Schooling primarily for white males Religious and democratic purposes of schooling Curriculum: rote learning of the three Rs Failure to create state-funded school system

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 47 Comparison between Thomas Jefferson & Benjamin Rush IssueBenjamin RushThomas Jefferson Control of schoolsCentralized controlState supported Local control District or wards (5-6 sq. miles) Religion in schoolsReligious educationThe Wall of Separation School organization & curriculum Strict discipline (authoritarian organization), patriotism, shaping moral character, obedience to the state Democratic organization, moral development, intellectual development

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 48 Political Economy in the Early Common School Era Urbanizing society Beginning industrialization Irish immigration Westward migration Social reform movements Jacksonian democracy Growth of commerce

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 49 Ideology in the Early common school era Classical liberalism Whig paternalism versus democratic localism Religious humanitarianism Faculty psychology Abolitionism Protestant work ethic

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 410 Schooling in the Early Common School Era Common schools State financing and state control State normal schools Feminization of teaching Social-order purposes of schooling Punishment versus pedagogy of love Curriculum: five Rs, health, music

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 411 Comparison between Horace Mann and Thomas Jefferson IssueHorace MannThomas Jefferson Control of schoolsState supported State control State Board of Education State approved texts State supported Local control District or wards (5-6 sq. miles) Religion in schoolsState-mandatedThe Wall of Separation Local choice? Teacher trainingState normal schools Females From among the best grammar school graduates Males

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 412 Comparison between Horace Mann and Orestes Brownson IssueHorace MannOrestes Brownson Control of schoolsStateParents in local district Religion in schoolsState-mandatedLocal choice TextsFrom state-approved list Local choice Teacher trainingState normal schoolsColleges and academies Teacher certificationStateLocal school boards Purpose of certificationMoral, political, and economic Moral and political Agency to determine principles for schools to impart State Board of Education Local school boards Political affiliationWhigDemocrat

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 413 Political Economy in the Progressive Era Urbanization Industrialization “New” immigration Worker responses to industrial management Monopoly capitalism Taylorization Centralization in government Bureaucratization

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 414 Ideology in the Progressive Era Modern or “new” liberalism Darwin’s influence on natural law Progress via expert planning From virtue to rational ethics Increased nationalism “New” psychology Scientific racism and eugenics “Positive” versus “negative” freedom

Review_Chapters 2, 3, & 415 Schooling in the Progressive Era Compulsory schooling Centralized control of school boards Progressive schooling for “social efficiency” versus progressive education for developmental democracy Curriculum: from classical to differentiated Learning by doing Vocational education Extracurricular activities Schooling for social stability and employable skills Schooling for equal opportunity and for meritocracy Standardized testing