Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)
Teacher Education
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
1. Teacher Education Marker
Inscription.
Teacher Education. . The University of Arkansas is distinctive among the nation's land-grant universities in that it incorporated teacher education from its inception. After the Civil War, the growing demand for public school teachers was met mainly by the establishment of free-standing “normal schools” in the various states. In Arkansas, however, the Organic Act of 1871 mandated “the location, organization and maintenance of the Arkansas Industrial University with normal department therein.” The normal department opened in 1872 and, for decades, the University of Arkansas was the largest supplier of teachers statewide. Its College of Education and Health Professions continues that tradition as one of the leading producers of teachers.
The University of Arkansas is distinctive among the nation's land-grant universities in that it incorporated teacher education from its inception. After the Civil War, the growing demand for public school teachers was met mainly by the establishment of free-standing “normal schools” in the various states. In Arkansas, however, the Organic Act of 1871 mandated “the location, organization and maintenance of the Arkansas Industrial University with normal department therein.” The normal department opened in 1872 and, for decades, the University of Arkansas was
the largest supplier of teachers statewide. Its College of Education and Health Professions continues that tradition as one of the leading producers of teachers.
Erected 2000 by Arkansas Alumni Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 36° 4.152′ N, 94° 10.243′ W. Marker is in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in Washington County. Marker can be reached from North Campus Walk south of West Maple Street. Marker is in front of Peabody Hall at the University of Arkansas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 763 W Maple St, Fayetteville AR 72701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. POW/MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Silas Herbert Hunt
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 20, 2023
2. Teacher Education Marker
Peabody Hall (background, to the right) houses the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, classrooms and offices for individual professors.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
