Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 3/3.1.2

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It was really interesting to read about the history of education. This article really shows how far education has come in the 21st century. Learning about all the people and what they contributed to the history of education was very interesting. It is hard to believe that a lot of the history is still used today so many years later. Learning where the scientific method came from as well as geometry was fascinating. And to learn that Ben Franklin even way back then was a fan of student based knowledge. This is what we think is important today in schools. It was interesting to read about how the history of education has evolved over the last 100 years. Aferg006 (talk) 04:48, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

This article was a very interesting read. It was also well-written and easy to read. It provided lots of information that I did not know prior to reading the article. I am very interested in history; especially history about the subject I am majoring in. Sbutl016 (talk) 19:26, 7 July 2009 (UTC)

I was really fascinated while reading this article. The author covered so many interesting points in such a clear and concise way! It seemed as though there was just enough information about each "famous person" to spark my interest yet it was not overwhelming! I really enjoyed reading this article and look forward to learning more about the history of education! Khedl002 (talk) 01:07, 9 July 2009 (UTC)khedl002

This article was not only interesting, but a fun read! It taught me much about basically the evolution of education: the history and "milestones". It was very well organized, to the point, interesting, the information was developed and it did not get 'boring'. Great Job! Ehern004 (talk) 19:39, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

I really enjoyed reading your article...it was very easy to read, especially when you highlighted important names--that really caught my attention. Nice choice of pictures...it correlates with the article nicely. Very informative. Good choice of multiple-choice questions...nice layout!! Scarlett1 (talk) 23:41, 9 July 2009 (UTC)

I am currently learning science instructional strategies in an elementary and middle classroom, so it is very interesting to see how the 17th and 18th centuries, as well as the founders of science deeply impacted education. One of the key components of teaching science is having children be active and engaged in their learning. Some could argue that students should be active and engaged in almost any subject. However science in particular requires children to be very hands-on. In a time where society is heavily involved with technology, I find it amazing how Sir Francis Bacon of the 17th century created the foundation of teaching and learning science. Another person that really interested me was Fredrick Forebel, who began the concept of Kindergarten. I believe that many people underestimate the importance of Kindergarten; it is not just another form of daycare. Kindergarten is a crucial transition of children adapting, from learning at home by their parents to learning at school by a teacher. Adart001 (talk) 21:41, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

I agree this was a very interesting article to read about what can be a dull subject. It was informative and well laid out and the learning targets were clear and appropriate. I learned a lot of new information and was very impressed with the forethought of pioneers Franklin and Forebel. Great job! Sciaston (talk) 23:25, 10 July 2009 (UTC)

I am a collector of facts, or at least I try to be. More often than not I end up quoting things in correctly in some half-cocked attempt to sound intelligent. I enjoyed this article because it contained many useful facts. I found the quotations from Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson especially enlightening. It was refreshing to see that the founders of our nation spoke about education with such interest and zest.BitterAsianMan (talk) 04:03, 13 July 2009 (UTC)

I thought that this was an interesting section. However, I am noticing that it is missing an important figure in the history of education for the 16th and 17th centuries. I agree that Renee Descarted and John Locke (as well as, of course, Jefferson and Locke) are important for the history of education in these centuries. However, I would also add to this list Immanuel Kant. Immanuel Kant was a philosopher and political theorist who had an optimistic view of humankind. He believed that if humans used their reason, they could solve problems and figure out how to work and live together harmoniously. This philosophy of using reason to work out problems in groups--or even the stress of reason in its own right--is something that has been inherited as part of the Western world's method of education.