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Jane Addams and John Dewey Lesson PlanJane Addams and John Dewey Lesson Plan
Publisher
C-SPAN
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Year
2021
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Jane Addams and John Dewey

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This Jane Addams and John Dewey lesson plan also includes:
  • Handout: Jane Addams and John Dewey
  • Video Clip 1: Jane Addams and John Dewey
  • Video Clip 2: Jane Addams and John Dewey: Democracy and Social Reform
  • Video Clip 3: Jane Addams and John Dewey: Education
  • Video Clip 4: Jane Addams and John Dewey: Education and Social Reform
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Imagine living where there was eight inches of garbage on the street! These were the situations the Progressive movement sought to reform. Using video clips about John Dewey and Jane Addams, learners consider the philosophies and impact of the Progressive movement, including its ideas about education and democracy. Discussion questions and a chart help guide note taking and culminating activities. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

progressivism, reform movements, reformers, urbanization

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a jigsaw approach to explore the video collection
  • Hold a Socratic seminar as a capstone activity for the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners must be able to view the video clips independently

Pros

  • Socratic seminar develops analytical skills
  • Jigsaw approach allows for breadth of coverage

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.7 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7 RH.11-12.10

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