Robert Owen: Utopian Theorist | Emergence of a Modern School System | Max Weber: Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism | Notes on The Transcendentalists and Education |
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B: Between the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland
Where was Owen’s Industrial Village of New Lanark located?
A: Indiana, United States B: Between the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, Scotland C: Newton, Wales |
B: Charity schools
What was the name of the first schools to keep children from turning to crimes?
A: Charter B: Charity C: Private D: Public |
A: Religion
What sparked economic growth in Weber’s point of view?
A: Religion B: Fame C: Money |
A: Bronson Alcott
Who was the founders of the transcendental school?
A. Elizabeth Peabody B. Bronson Alcott C. Emerson |
B: Communitarian
Which word best describes Robert Owen?
A: Environmentalist B: Communitarian C: Dictator |
True.
Joseph we Lancaster thought it was a good idea to use monitors as a way of overlooking a class.
True or False? |
B: To make money
What is the purpose of life (based on capitalism)?
A: To produce offspring B: To make money C: To worship God D: To be happy |
C: Emerson
Who said "know thyself"?
A. Elizabeth Peabody B. Bronson Alcott C. Emerson |
C: Social Environment and Education
What did Owen believe had the greatest impact on human behavior?
A: Genetics B: Circumstances of Birth C: Social Environment and Education |
C. 5%
What percentage of youth were enrolling into college?
A. 15% B. 10% C. 5% D. 2% |
B: Private owners control the market
What is capitalism?
A: The government controls the market B: Private owners control the market C: God controls the market |
C: Thoreau
Who sees the possibility of improving the situation by taking education into the students' own hands?
A. Bronson Alcott B. Emerson C. Thoreau |