Progressivism Jeopardy

Progressivism Founders

100

According to another great thinker, was considered to be the "Father" of progressive education. He was also known to be the reason that student centered learning was introduced to public schools (1837-1902).

Francis W. Parker

200

Claimed that children develop in stages, and shouldn't be made to abide by adult standards (1712-1778).

Jean-Jacque Rousseau

300

He suggested that children learn by doing, and that a school's primary function should be to prepare students for society (1859-1952).

John Dewey 

400

Also demonstrated that children learn better from real experiences rather than abstract lessons. He also advocated for instructors to be caring, instead of harsh. He believed that positive reinforcement was more effective for learning (1746-1827).

Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi

500

Co-founder for Hull house, a place in Chicago that helped serve immigrants & the poor. Also claimed that schools should help to work to connect schools to their communities (1860-1935).

Laura Jane Adams 

Progressivism Historical Perspectives/Origins

100

T or F. Progressivism came to be as a result of wanting to deviate away from a traditional teacher centered style, to a student centered ideology. 

True

200

T or F. Progressivism was initially a philosophical ideology, before becoming a movement in the United States.

True

300

The _______ Revolution was in full swing from the 1870s to 1914 (factories expanded along with cities.) 

Industrial

400

This social reform movement believed that children should get an education rather than immediately be put to work in factories or mills.

Child Labor Reform Act.

500

_________ School was considered to be the 1st school in the U.S. to adopt progressivism in the classroom.

Lincoln

Progressivism Definitions

100

Is focused on providing students with real-world experiences that are meaningful & relevant to them.

Progressivism 

200

Progressivism is ___________. (Teacher focused, Student focused, or other focused)

Student Focused

300

What type of environment does progressivism require  to be successful? 

Democratic/Cooperative

400

A philosophy or approach or belief in terms of success of their practical application (A practical approach to problems and affairs).  

Pragmatism 

500

Prioritizing the needs, interest, and abilities of the individual students (A type of learning).

Student-Centered Learning