Time+Chart

Select any three persons from three different time periods. Create a comparison chart considering the following, then write some additional paragraphs discussing educational change in historical perspective. It will be easiest to complete the [|history chart] as a Microsoft Word document and return it via email. What conclusions do you draw about these people and time periods related to education today?
 * __ Historical Comparison Chart of Formal Education __ **


 * || =Person 1= || =Person 2= || =Person 3= ||
 * **Name** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Time/place** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Characteristics of the time period** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Cultural beliefs about education** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Who received an education?** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **What were the prevailing attitudes towards children?** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **What was the person's contribution to the field of education?** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **How was the person a reflection of his or her times?** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **How did the person change education for future generations?** ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **How did the person change education for future generations?** ||  ||   ||   ||

B. Some educational historians believe that the primary aim of education is to perpetuate the existing power structure. Others believe that the aims of education change according to the context and needs of the time period. Using the web text, supporting links, and/or other resources, defend EACH of these positions (Please include your references). Make sure you give examples connected to (a) time period(s). Then describe your own position relative to power or change