Horace Mann's Theory Of Education

Horace Mann is known to be the father of American education. He proposed a way to look at education, that made him widely known in the world of education. He came up with a theory about education that consisted of multiple theories he thought to become successful in education. People saw this theory to be true, but along with supporters comes people who do not support Mann’s theory. It is always going to be expected that people question whether or not a theory is correct, or if it applies to education in in todays education system. Three out of the six areas that Mann covers are the theory of knowledge, transmission and opportunity. Each of these areas have reasons why they are correct and if they are applicable in todays education, but also …show more content…
He believed that the great equalizer for opportunity, was education. Mann stated that education is going to be what brings poor people up to the level of people that had capital. The great equalizer in society, where everyone had an opportunity to enjoy life and share life benefit from the product of their labors. I strongly agree that everyone should have an equal opportunity for education. Rich or poor, does not separate one’s ability to gain an education, or to succeed. This applies to todays society, by seeing every opportunity numerous amount of people, from different wealth classes, receive to get an education. In todays world, if an individual truly wants something, they are going to do whatever it takes to succeed. Financial problems are always going to be an issue in education, but there are ways to go about it that will make it easier. Faulty and staff are eager to help students receive and education, because it is what every student deserves. If you are given the opportunity of education, hold on to it, and never take it for granted. To conclude, Horace Mann had expressed his theory to the world, resulting in being known as the father of American education. People look to his theories as a guideline to become a better student and educator. With people who support his beliefs and follow what he says, there are always going to be people who doubt him. That notion comes with any type of theory. There are many more theories that I had not mentioned, but I thought that the theory of knowledge, transmission, were not only important, but could also still be related to the education system this present