Name__________________________________
Pioneer ________________________________
Date___________
Presentation Date: Thursday/Friday
The History of Education Project
Earlier Education Pioneers Rubric
TEKS: 1A: The students explore the teaching and training profession. The student is expected
to demonstrate an understanding of the historical foundations of education and training in the
United States.
Engage (Introduction) - Teachers must have a thorough grounding in the subjects they teach so
they can guide their students effectively through the material and respond knowledgeably to
questions and comments. The basis of their knowledge comes from their prior education, as
signified by the degrees and certifications they earn. In 1998, 38 percent of full-time public
school teachers held academic degrees at the bachelor's or graduate level. Teachers with three or
fewer years of teaching experience were more likely than more experienced teachers to hold
academic degrees. In 1998, virtually 100 percent of public school teachers had earned a
bachelor's degree; 45 percent had earned a master's degree; and at least 90 percent had earned
regular or standard state certificates or advanced professional certificates. Many teachers also
participate in professional development to increase their skills and knowledge. In 1998, the
percentage of full-time public school teachers who participated in various development activities
in the past 12 months ranged from 81 to 31 percent, depending on the type of activity
1. Engage/Procedure: Who were some of the earlier educational pioneers?
2. Explore /Elaborate Students will explore one of the historical educational pioneers. They
will put the required information into a prezi.
3. Elaborate Students will use research data and create a prezi presentation, they will present to
the class.
Resources:
http://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/pioneers.html
timeline: http://www.pbs.org/onlyateacher/timeline/index.html
http://www.teacher-appreciation.info/Famous_Teachers/A_short_history.asp
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Required Information
Must have 10 slides with the following information:
 Title Slide (proper heading)
 Biological information
Name of Pioneer
Birth date
Place of birth
Death date
Schools attended
 Two quotes by the pioneer
 Contribution to education
 The years of his service in the educational
 Name 3 publication(s) written by the pioneer
 Explain how this method of teaching is using in the field of education today in the
classroom.
 Picture of the pioneer
 How can you use his quote in your everyday life.
 Bibliography
Pioneers to Choose From
Maria Montessori
Charlotte Forten
Erin Gruwell
Sir. Isaac Newton
Ruby Bridges
Margeret Haley
Earnest Green
Herman Boone
MinnieJean Brown
Elaine Goodall Eastman
John Dewy
Gabriela Mistral
Annie Sullivan
Paulo Freire
Thelma Mothershed
Melba Patillo
Gloria Ray
Terrance Roberts
Catherine Beecher
Melvin Tolson
Fredrick Douglas
Amos B. Alcott
Jamie Escalante
Carlotta Walls
Horace Mann
Jefferson Thomas
Elizabeth Eckford
Earlier Education Pioneers Rubric
Sequence & Turned in on time
All slides (10)
Oral Presentation
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TIPS:
Voice projection
Eye contact
Student engagement
Spelling (prezi)
Comfortable presenting
Professional dress
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