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

A thorough overview of elementary education in the United States, spanning its history, foundations, curriculum models, technology, assessment, and special programs.

About the Author

Deborah A. Harmon is assistant professor of teacher education, specializing in curriculum and instruction, multicultural education, gifted education, and urban education, at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

Toni Stokes Jones is associate professor of teacher education, specializing in instructional technology, at Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI.

Reviews
"Writing for people not necessarily in the education profession, Harmon and Jones present elementary education within a holistic framework to allow readers to become familiar with its history and evolution to its current status." - Reference & Research Book News
"In Elementary Education: A Reference Handbook Harmon and Jones . . . have provided a 'one-stop' experience for everyone interested in elementary education. . . . Large public libraries, academic libraries supporting programs in education, and even school media centers with professional development collections should be sure to buy this book." - American Reference Books Annual



Book Information
ISBN 9781576079423
Author Deborah Harmon
Format Hardback
Page Count 261
Imprint ABC-CLIO
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing Plc