It identifies historically important authors and textbooks, examines the content and format of famous texts, and considers how textbooks were used in the past. Textbooks covered include hornbooks, psalters, primers, and readers. 60 minutes This video traces the history of American education, focusing on the goals of learning for men and women during different eras. It presents statistics showing how these different goals have affected the degrees men and women attain. It examines the competition built into this system, in which students are under extreme pressure to succeed in the exams that permit them to enter the university of choice.
Essential information is presented to parents on how they can help their child succeed in school.
The focus is on the key for success - a strong partnership in education between home and school. It covers Desiderius Erasmus' attempts to reconcile the study of ancient philosophers with Christian beliefs. The program also profiles Christine de Pisan and Johannes Butzbach. 20 minutes This program explores the evolution of the British educational system over the last 100 years, focusing on recent changes. It documents the influence of England's multicultural society, national curriculum objectives, and innovations in public, private, and religious schools.