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What was the focus of the Spartan education system?
What was the focus of the Spartan education system?
- Gymnastic training and strong children (correct)
- Reading, writing, and music
- State-supervised education
- Individualistic education
What was unique about the Athenian education system?
What was unique about the Athenian education system?
- Private tutors
- State-supervised education
- Individualistic education (correct)
- Family-established education
What was the timing of the Athenian schools?
What was the timing of the Athenian schools?
- Open from dawn to dark (correct)
- Open only on weekends
- Open from morning to evening
- Open only on weekdays
What was the discipline like in Athenian schools?
What was the discipline like in Athenian schools?
What was the social status of teachers in Athenian schools?
What was the social status of teachers in Athenian schools?
What was the type of education in Athens?
What was the type of education in Athens?
What was the curriculum in Athenian education?
What was the curriculum in Athenian education?
What was the duration of vacations in Athenian schools?
What was the duration of vacations in Athenian schools?
What is the age range for receiving literary and artistic skills in the Spartan Education System?
What is the age range for receiving literary and artistic skills in the Spartan Education System?
What is the primary focus of the Spartan Education System?
What is the primary focus of the Spartan Education System?
What is the age range for military drill and fighting in the Spartan Education System?
What is the age range for military drill and fighting in the Spartan Education System?
What is the Spartan Education System known for?
What is the Spartan Education System known for?
What is the primary goal of the Spartan Education System?
What is the primary goal of the Spartan Education System?
What virtues are emphasized in the Spartan Education System?
What virtues are emphasized in the Spartan Education System?
Study Notes
Foundations of Education
- Course outline includes 10 units, covering the history of education, various philosophies, education in South Africa, and educational issues
The Spartan Education System
- Focus on military training and preparation for war
- Boys:
- Age 8-17: literary and artistic skills ignored, focus on physical drills, virtues, and military training
- Age 18-24: running, leaping, boxing, wrestling, and military drill
- Age 25-30: fighting, allowed to marry, and full citizenship
- Goal: produce strong soldiers for the military state
The Spartan Education System (Cont.)
- Girl children received gymnastic training to produce strong children
The Athenian Education System
- Focus on individualistic and state-supervised education
- Curriculum: reading, writing, music, and gymnastics
- Features:
- Private tutors and teachers
- Open from dawn to dark, including Saturdays and Sundays
- No long vacations, with severe discipline (the rod)
- Low social status for teachers
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Description
Explore the history of education, different philosophies, and educational issues in South Africa. Learn about the Spartan Education System and its focus on military training and preparation for war.
