Technology, Literacy, and Early Industrial Expansion in the United States.
Overview & Synopsis
Traces the historical development of technical literacy through the establishment of technical institutes in the United States. Relates the development of technical learning to the emerging industrial economy. Explains that instruction required literacy and fundamental mathematical skills. Notes scientific literacy was popularized by magazines whereas education reformers called for teaching science and geometry. (NL)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Technology, Literacy, and Early Industrial Expansion in the United States. |
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| Author / Organization | Stevens, Edward W., Jr. |
| Subject & Discipline | Curriculum Development, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1990 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-159565 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |