The difference between 18th and 19th century teachers

The difference between 18^th and 19^th century teachers

In colonial America in twentieth century, teacher education scarcely existed. Teachers did not have degrees. Most elementary teachers never even attended secondary school. Some learned their craft by other teachers during that time. A smaller number of teachers working at the secondary level in academies or Latin grammar schools and private tutors usually received some college education, more often in Europe than in America. In the1800s, becoming a teacher was not a career. Teachers were not respected in at that point of time. Most teachers were in their classrooms drinking while teaching their class. In 1823, normal school was established. The Reverend Samuel Hall marked the beginning of changing education in America. Teachers started training in teaching skills. The Reverend Hall's was the most modest of normal schools. In 1839 Horace Mann was instrumental in establishing the first state supported normal schools in Lexington, Massachusetts. In the 1900s, normal schools were the backbone of education. But teachers were getting paid less than other professionals. Teachers in the early 19^th century were mostly female. In the 1980s the National Board for Professional Standards or (NBPTS) was created. The goal of the (NBPTS) is to award board certification to extraordinary teachers whose skills and knowledge indicate their high level. The board identified five criteria: first, mastery of the subject; second, commitment to students; third, ability to effectively manage a classroom; fourth, continuous analysis of teaching performance; and fifth, a commitment to learning and self improvement. In both time periods there was a big difference in teachers. Teachers in the late 1900s were certified and had a higher education level than teachers in the 18^th century. How can teachers teach material if they did not have an education? The world is always changing and good teachers are needed to help and move forward with this continuing change.