The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale
Banking Method
Model of education in which teachers "deposit" information and skills into students
Aristocrats
Rich and powerful individuals who often had special schools just for them
They often have privileges and status in society
Cultural Lag
The delay or gap between changes in technology, behavior, or other aspects of society
Utilitarian Education
Focuses on teaching practical skills and knowledge that are directly useful for daily life or specific jobs
Abstract Thinkers
The ability to consider concepts beyond what we observe physically
Social Development
The process through which children learn about their society and the proper ways to act within it
Social Reconstructionist
People who believe schools should help fix unfair things in society
They think education should teach students to think critically about issues like fairness and equality
Culture-Based
Education that’s based on the customs, beliefs, and traditions of a particular group or community
Theology
The study of the nature of god and religious belief
Magna Carta
The first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law
Educational History
Learning about past events and changes in education, like how schools were run in the past
Bilingual
The teaching of academic content in two languages, in a native and second language
Jest
Something said or done to cause laughter
Self-reliance
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others
Cohesion
The degree of unity or togetherness within a group or entity
Religious Denomination
Subgroup or branch within a larger religion, characterized by shared beliefs, practices, and organizational structures
Vocational Education
Educational training that provides practical experience in a particular occupational field, as agriculture, home economics, or industry
Affirmation
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true
Docile
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
Functionalism
A theory about the nature of mental states
Methodology
A set of methods rules, or ideas that are important in a science or art
Socio-Emotional Learning
The process through which individuals learn and apply a set of social, emotional, and related skills, attitudes, behaviors, and values that help direct students
Social reconstructionism
A philosophy that emphasizes addressing social questions and creating a better society and worldwide democracy
Interdependence
Dependence between two or more people, group, or things
Civic Education
The continual and systematic provision of information and learning experiences to all citizens for their effective participation in democratic life
Empiricist
A person who supports the theory that all knowledge is based on experience derived from the senses
Authoritarian
Leaders or teachers who are very strict and don’t let people have much freedom
Cultural Patterns
Common behaviors, beliefs, and traditions shared by a group of people
Utilitarianist
An adherent of utilitarianism
Anticipatory socialization
The process of changing one's attitudes and behaviors in preparation for a shift in one's role
Primitive
Original or primary word; a word not derived from another, as opposed to derivative
Trifocalization of Education System
The splitting of the education system into three parts: basic schooling, advanced learning, and practical skills training
Ethnicity
The identification of a group based on a perceived cultural distinctiveness that makes a group into a 'people'
Renaissance Period
The period of new growth of interest and activity in the areas of art, literature, and ideas in Europe during the 15th and 16th centuries
Diffusion
The process whereby particles of liquids, gases, or solids intermingle as the result of their spontaneous movement caused by thermal agitation
Conflict Theory
According to this theory, there are always two opposing sides in a conflict situation
Socialization
The process of individuals internalize the norms and values of society and so social continuity are attained
Adherence
The act of sticking to or following a rule, standard, or belief
Aversion
A strong feeling of dislike, opposition, or avoidance towards something or someone