Differentiated Education In The 1930's

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Differentiated instruction is the need to provide instructions in multiple ways because no two people are same. This book covers obstacles of how to apply differentiated instructions and fix common problems when using it as well as some history of high school. In chapter one, I learned that high schools were created by Thomas Jefferson in 1779. These first twenty schools were for boys to become scholars. All of these schools were in Virginia and to get into one; young men had to pass an exam. In the 1840's a few high schools started to allow girls. The industrial revolution brought on a huge change to high school. New schools were made so students could learn business. The rates of students in high school throughout the 1800's was still very low. Rural areas only had schools for those of scholarly intent. All high schools were publicly funded. This created many arguments over how money should be used. In 1920's universities were formed. This created a greater demand of students. This also was how education became three tiered: primary, secondary, and university. By the 1930's four percent of the United States went to high school. This created a need for a Junior College for those who are not yet ready for a university but finished high school. In 1940's ninety-four percent of teenagers …show more content…
So they teach the same way. A traditional classroom is considered ridged. This type of teaching is often best with one on one or a small groups. It does not work for all students. Because of this it becomes necessary for teachers to stockpile different strategies. To help with this it is thought that teachers should teach using a different teaching or learning style then your own. This could be technology programs, adult and community education, or other education programs. If you see other styles try and implement