Task

You will work in groups to find information about the following questions. Each group will be assigned one question to research. In your groups, you will explore the resources provided for each question. As a group, you will be responsible for summarizing the information you found and sharing your knowledge with the rest of the class.

• Group 1: What was the pedagogical emphasis of the Common School Era?
• Group 2: What was the role of feminization of teaching during the Common School Era?
• Group 3: What moral values existed during the Common School Era?
• Group 4: What global events influenced the Common School Movement?
• Group 5: What was Horace Mann’s role in the educational reform of 1820-1860?