Research Paper About CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION Part I For each of the following theorists, give a brief description of the theory they developed. Include information about who they were, what was their contribution to education in regard to their theory, and how does their contribution affect education or schooling in the present. John Dewey – Social Learning Theory, Progressivism Lev Vygotsky – Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD), scaffolding Howard Gardner – Theory of Multiple Intelligences (What are the multiple intelligences?) Jean Piaget – Theory of Cognitive Development (stages of development) Part II For Part II, you will explain each of the following education reformers. Include information about who they were and what contribution they made to education. If their personal life/beliefs influenced their contribution, explain how. Explain how their reforms contribute to education today. Horace Mann (1796) - Educational historians credit Horace Mann as father of the Common School Movement. How did Mann’s childhood experiences affect his contributions to education? As you research Mann pay attention to information about the following key words: social reform, universal public education, and normal schools. Friedrich Frobel (1782) – The concept of kindergarten is credited to Friedrich Frobel. Explain how this came about. What were his views on preschool child education? Part III Respond to the each of the following topics: How did the Race to Space and the launching of Sputnik influence science and math education in 1957? (Include information about NDEA and NASA. Also explain the connection to these events and the government becoming involved in education and educational funding.) What influence do these events have on science and math education today? Part IV Legal Issues Summarize (provide a short version in your own words) the case of Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka Kansas. What event(s) led to the court case? Explain the major findings of the court in this case. Explain the implications on education today. Choose a second court case related to education to discuss. Summarize (provide a short version in your own words) the case. What event(s) led to the court case? Explain the major findings of the court in this case. Explain the implications on education today. IDEA ( Individuals with disabilities Education Act) – What is IDEA? What are the major principles of IDEA? This should include a discussion of an IEP (Individualized Education Program)and LRE ( Least Restrictive Environment). How does this affect education today? You will need to use a minimum of 5 references.

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