Title
Amish Education in the United States and Canada
Files
Description
Here is a rich ethnographic description of Amish education in 21st Century America that describes how literacy, community, and accountability are key values in the Amish educational system. The author gives readers a succinct overview of Amish history and religious practice, and then explores the reasons the Amish began their schools and some of the struggles they had to endure as a result. The book provides an encompassing description of common teaching styles, curriculum, and textbooks, as well as detailed classroom glimpses of Amish schools throughout the United States and Canada.
College
University College
Department
Curriculum and Pedagogy
ISBN
978-1578864478
Publication Date
6-15-2006
Publisher
Rowman and Littlefield
Keywords
Amish, Amish Culture, Amish Education
Disciplines
Education | Social and Behavioral Sciences
