Common sense Quote by David Barton
![“It’s interesting that many of the best instructors in early America were Scottish Presbyterians. As historian George Marsden affirmed, “[I]t is not much of an exaggeration to say that outside of New England, the Scots were the educators of eighteenth-century America.”7 These Scottish instructors…” quote by David Barton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ef/david-barton-18163_philosophy_it-s-interesting-that-many-of-the-best-i_1015003.jpg)
““It’s interesting that many of the best instructors in early America were Scottish Presbyterians. As historian George Marsden affirmed, “[I]t is not much of an exaggeration to say that outside of New England, the Scots were the educators of eighteenth-century America.”7 These Scottish instructors regularly tutored students in what was known as the Scottish Common Sense educational philosophy –””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Historical Lecture, 2020
Scottish Presbyterians heavily shaped early American education through common‑sense philosophy.
In simple terms: Scottish teachers influenced early US schools.
Key Takeaway
Recognize diverse roots of American education.
Themes
history
education
influence
Mood
reflective
informative
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- curriculum design
- teacher training
- historical research
- public policy
Key Concepts
common sense philosophy
cultural transmission
colonial America
Questions to Reflect On
- What impact did Scottish pedagogy have on modern schooling?
- How can we honor varied educational heritages?
A Different Perspective
Other groups also contributed to education’s development.
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