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Contributions of Leading Educators

Contributions of Leading Educators. WILLIAM BENNETT. NEL NODDINGS. Education Structure. Presented by: Jennifer Deabler and Vern Rhead. Essentialism. Progressivism. William J Bennett HISTORICAL/POLITICAL CONTEXT. A nation in crisis (late 1970’s) Oil prices and inflation at all time high

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Contributions of Leading Educators

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  1. Contributions of Leading Educators WILLIAM BENNETT NEL NODDINGS Education Structure • Presented by: Jennifer Deabler and Vern Rhead Essentialism Progressivism

  2. William J BennettHISTORICAL/POLITICAL CONTEXT • A nation in crisis (late 1970’s) • Oil prices and inflation at all time high • Economic recession • Falling behind global competition (industry, science, technology innovation) • Widespread mediocrity in school system • Last in 7 of 19 student achievement tests versus international peers • 23M American adults functionally illiterate (13% of 17 year olds • Lowest test scores since Sputnik • Ronald Reagan: platform of change • Return nation to core values and principles that made America great • Refocus nation on essentials of education

  3. Reform American EducationAppointed Secretary of Education November 1984 • Academic Knowledge • Core subjects of English, math, science, history, literature and foreign language • Limited electives in art, music, health and physical education • Strong set of standards for curriculum and teacher education • Patriotism • American ideals: freedom, equality, dignity of the individual, right to pursue your dreams • “Love for country” • Teach students about the heros that made America great • Character Development • Moral standards of western civilization (honesty, compassion, courage, perseverance…) • Provide training in good habits Assure a common culture among all Americans

  4. William J Bennett Education Reformer: A Man of Strong Convictions and Candid Commentary • Strong Conservative Leader and Education Reformer • Strong minded eloquent communicator • Bull headed (not afraid of controversy) • Known for his candid commentary on the most important social issues of our time • Host of Bill Bennett’s - Morning America talk show • Author of Numerous Books • America the Last Best Hope (three volume series on American history) • The American Patriot’s Almanac, Daily Readings on America • The Book of Virtues, A Treasury of Great Moral Stories • The Moral Compass: Stories for a Life’s Journey • Early Life and Education • Born July 3, 1943 • Middle class Roman Catholic family (streetwise kid who loved sports) • Husband and father of 10 children • Doctor of Philosophy, University of Texas, 1970 • Law degree, Harvard University, 1971 • Held several teaching and administrative posts at Boston University, 1971 - 1976 • Political Appointments • Chair of National Endowments for the Humanities, 1981 (Reagan) • Secretary of Education, 1984-1988 (Reagan) • Drug Enforcement Czar, 1988-1990 (George Bush)

  5. Nel Noddingsbiographical information • born: 1929 • family: Husband and ten children • schooling: Montclair state college (ba), Rutgers University (ma), standford university (ph.d.) • interesting facts: previous director of the laboratory schools at the university of chicago; commonly let her children stay home from school; a admittedly ‘domestic feminist’

  6. nel noddingsHistory & contributions in education • EDUCATED AND PRESENTED RESEARCH FINDINGS ON CARE ETHICS: MORE THAN 200 ARTICLES, 13 BOOKS\ • personal experiences lead to development of ethics of care or care theory. • the ethics of care (relational ethics). what is it? why? • Criticisms: sara • Critical Thinking in Schools (Noddings) • promoted care ethics through teaching & Lecturing

  7. nel noddingshistorical/political context & affect on the future • full circle - the political/educational environment of today - similarities to context of the reagan administration • New economic recession • standards of education & debate • possible implications of noddings’s work?

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