A thorough overview of elementary education in the United States,
spanning its history, foundations, curriculum models, technology,
assessment, and special programs. Elementary Education: A Reference
Handbook takes readers on an all-inclusive journey through the
history and current status of elementary education in America. The
handbook first examines the historical, philosophical, social, and
cultural foundations of elementary education. It then delves into
the fascinating topic of how children learn, including racial
identity formation, culturally differing cognitive thinking styles,
and language developments. A critical investigation of issues
relating to the curriculum reveals its purpose, types, and models,
weighing the impact of technology and providing a historical review
of key subjects, from language arts to physical education. Are the
results of standardized testing and high-stakes testing realistic
and fair? This handbook explores these and other key questions in a
detailed discussion of assessment and evaluation methods. Covers
foundations, key events, contributors to elementary education,
theories of learning, curriculum models, instructional practices,
best practices, school reform, trends, and issues in elementary
education Provides a chronology of elementary and public education
from Plessy v. Ferguson through the No Child Left Behind Act
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