Book
Amish Education in the United States and Canada
(2006)
Abstract
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.
Keywords
- Amish,
- Amish Culture,
- Amish Education
Disciplines
Publication Date
2006
Publisher
Rowman and Littlefield
Citation Information
Mark W. Dewalt. Amish Education in the United States and Canada. (2006) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mark_dewalt/1/