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The Regulation approved in 1816 established the principle of compulsory ______.
The Regulation approved in 1816 established the principle of compulsory ______.
education
Canon Saturnino Segurola was appointed as the General Director of ______ by the City Council of Buenos Aires.
Canon Saturnino Segurola was appointed as the General Director of ______ by the City Council of Buenos Aires.
Schools
Schools in the countryside were supervised by Protective ______.
Schools in the countryside were supervised by Protective ______.
Boards
The Academy of Music was sponsored by the Governing Board beginning on ______ 18, 1810.
The Academy of Music was sponsored by the Governing Board beginning on ______ 18, 1810.
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The Triumvirate decided to create a Medical ______ in May 1813.
The Triumvirate decided to create a Medical ______ in May 1813.
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The educational reforms aimed to accentuate the scientific content of ______.
The educational reforms aimed to accentuate the scientific content of ______.
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Teachers were advised to avoid mistreating children by ______.
Teachers were advised to avoid mistreating children by ______.
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A patriotic nature was instilled by singing hymns of the ______ at the end of the school day.
A patriotic nature was instilled by singing hymns of the ______ at the end of the school day.
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On December 11, 1821, the Police Chief was entrusted with the functions of the municipality, including those related to provincial __________.
On December 11, 1821, the Police Chief was entrusted with the functions of the municipality, including those related to provincial __________.
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The incorporation of primary schools into the University of Buenos Aires helped recover the prestige that had been lost in recent __________.
The incorporation of primary schools into the University of Buenos Aires helped recover the prestige that had been lost in recent __________.
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Dr. Antonio Sáenz was instrumental in improving education as he tirelessly visited schools to understand their needs and challenges in __________ education.
Dr. Antonio Sáenz was instrumental in improving education as he tirelessly visited schools to understand their needs and challenges in __________ education.
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In June 1826, Rivadavia required that teachers prove their 'morality and intelligence in the mutual teaching __________.'
In June 1826, Rivadavia required that teachers prove their 'morality and intelligence in the mutual teaching __________.'
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The rise of Rosas to power occurred on December 8, 1829, amidst significant internal __________.
The rise of Rosas to power occurred on December 8, 1829, amidst significant internal __________.
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Rosas implemented a policy of social homogenization starting with __________, forcing alignment with the federal cause.
Rosas implemented a policy of social homogenization starting with __________, forcing alignment with the federal cause.
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A decree in 1833 eliminated teacher salary, forcing parents to pay a fee for the __________ of the schools.
A decree in 1833 eliminated teacher salary, forcing parents to pay a fee for the __________ of the schools.
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During Rosas's regime, basic education suffered significant setbacks due to the closure of many __________.
During Rosas's regime, basic education suffered significant setbacks due to the closure of many __________.
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The Society of Welfare was forced to close its schools due to lack of ______.
The Society of Welfare was forced to close its schools due to lack of ______.
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Intellectuals, educators, and artists considered ______ left Argentina seeking refuge.
Intellectuals, educators, and artists considered ______ left Argentina seeking refuge.
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Esteban Echeverría and Domingo F. Sarmiento published numerous works on the tradition of ______.
Esteban Echeverría and Domingo F. Sarmiento published numerous works on the tradition of ______.
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Marcos Sastre became Inspector General of Schools in ______, focusing on primary education.
Marcos Sastre became Inspector General of Schools in ______, focusing on primary education.
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Sastre established requirements for teacher appointments, including ______, good behavior, and prior exams.
Sastre established requirements for teacher appointments, including ______, good behavior, and prior exams.
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In urban schools, students received instruction in Christian doctrine and ______.
In urban schools, students received instruction in Christian doctrine and ______.
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The Paraná College closed in ______ due to economic difficulties.
The Paraná College closed in ______ due to economic difficulties.
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Esteban Echeverría began his studies in the College of ______ Sciences.
Esteban Echeverría began his studies in the College of ______ Sciences.
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Study Notes
Early Education in Argentina
- In 1821 the Police Chief was responsible for collecting provincial statistics, including educational data.
- University rectors, convent regents, and teachers in public and private schools were mandated to submit quarterly reports on student attendance.
- The University of Buenos Aires was established in 1821 and absorbed all public education, including elementary schools.
- Prior to the establishment of the University of Buenos Aires, primary education had experienced a decline in prestige.
- Antonio Sáenz, the University's first rector, actively visited schools to assess their needs, leading to significant expansion of elementary education.
- In 1826, Rivadavia implemented reforms, requiring teachers to demonstrate "morality and intelligence" in the mutual teaching system.
Rosas' Era (1829-1852)
- Rosas, who rose to power in 1829, implemented a policy of social homogenization, requiring educators to align with the federal cause.
- Many teachers were dismissed from their positions due to ideological differences.
- In 1832, all public employees, including school teachers, were required to wear a maroon emblem.
- Teacher salaries were eliminated in 1833, forcing parents to pay tuition fees.
- The closure of many schools and inadequate care of those remaining led to a significant decline in primary education.
Early Education Reforms
- In 1816, a regulation introduced compulsory education, with mayors and priests enforcing its implementation.
- This regulation defined the school curriculum and procedures, adjusting school vacations to coincide with agricultural tasks.
- Rural schools were supervised by Protective Boards, while city schools remained under the jurisdiction of the City Council.
- In 1817, Saturnino Segurola was appointed General Director of Schools.
- Segurola implemented reforms requiring teacher exams, discouraged corporal punishment, and enforced segregation based on race, reflecting ongoing prejudice from colonial times.
- Patriotism was integrated into school curriculum, including singing patriotic hymns and holding weekly gatherings at the Victory Plaza to celebrate the Fatherland.
The Academy of Music and the Medical Institute
- The Governing Board, formed in 1810, established the Academy of Music.
- The School of Mathematics, established in 1810 to educate young people for military service, functioned until 1812.
- The Triumvirate created a Medical Institute in 1813, guided by the plan of Doctor Cosme Argerich.
Education Under Rosas' Regime
- The Society of Welfare, a women's educational initiative, was forced to close due to financial constraints.
- Many intellectuals, educators, and artists considered liberal fled Argentina, seeking refuge in Uruguay, Chile, and Bolivia.
- Esteban Echeverría in Montevideo and Domingo F. Sarmiento in Chile became prominent advocates for education, publishing numerous works on the legacy of the May Revolution.
Educational Reforms in Entre Rios
- General Urquiza promoted primary education in Entre Ríos, entrusting its organization to Marcos Sastre.
- Sastre’s regulations clarified the functions of schools and teachers, emphasizing character development, ability enhancement, and abolishment of rewards and prizes
- Sastre established requirements for teachers, including Catholicism, good behavior, and prior aptitude exams.
- Educational content differed between urban and rural schools, with urban schools offering Christian doctrine, morality, reading, writing, arithmetic, and grammar. Rural schools focused on basic arithmetic.
- Urquiza established the College of Preparatory Studies in Paraná, later to be incorporated into the Concepción del Uruguay institution to form a national college, offering education to students from various provinces.
Esteban Echeverría: Political-Educational Thought of Argentine Romanticism
- Echeverría, who studied at the College of Moral Sciences, later obtained a broader education during his travels to Europe.
- Echeverría was influenced by Romantic literary currents prevalent in Europe.
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Explore the evolution of early education in Argentina from the establishment of the University of Buenos Aires in 1821 to the reforms of Rivadavia and the policies during Rosas' era. This quiz highlights key figures, educational statistics, and policies that shaped primary education. Test your knowledge on significant historical developments in Argentine education.
