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What was the main purpose of the reality TV documentary That’ll Teach ’Em?
What was the main purpose of the reality TV documentary That’ll Teach ’Em?
What type of school setting did the teenagers experience in That’ll Teach ’Em?
What type of school setting did the teenagers experience in That’ll Teach ’Em?
What was one aspect of the 1950s experience that most teenagers disliked?
What was one aspect of the 1950s experience that most teenagers disliked?
What was the format of the spin-off series That’ll Test ’Em?
What was the format of the spin-off series That’ll Test ’Em?
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In which year did the series That’ll Teach ’Em first start airing?
In which year did the series That’ll Teach ’Em first start airing?
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What aspect of the 1950's secondary school did the teenagers have to experience?
What aspect of the 1950's secondary school did the teenagers have to experience?
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Which of the following elements did the teenagers have to wear during the show?
Which of the following elements did the teenagers have to wear during the show?
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What type of food were the teenagers expected to eat during their time at the school?
What type of food were the teenagers expected to eat during their time at the school?
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What was the objective of the reality TV documentary That'll Teach 'Em?
What was the objective of the reality TV documentary That'll Teach 'Em?
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Which of the following describes the format of the spin-off series That'll Test 'Em?
Which of the following describes the format of the spin-off series That'll Test 'Em?
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How many series were there in the program That'll Teach 'Em?
How many series were there in the program That'll Teach 'Em?
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Study Notes
Overview of the Documentary
- Channel 4 produced a reality TV documentary titled That’ll Teach ’Em starting in 2003.
- The series aimed to explore how modern teenagers would perform in a 1950s secondary school environment.
Format and Experience
- Thirty 16-year-olds participated by studying and living in a simulated 1950s boarding school.
- Participants wore traditional and uncomfortable 1950s uniforms.
- Teenagers experienced the food and lifestyle typical of the 1950s, with many finding the food particularly challenging.
- The program included rigorous physical exercise as part of the daily routine.
Educational Objectives
- The main goal was to assess if strict discipline in the 1950s school structure could lead to better exam results.
- The series culminated in episodes where improvement in academic outcomes among teens was measured.
Follow-up Series
- A spin-off series titled That’ll Test ’Em followed, featuring quiz questions related to 1950s education.
- In this spin-off, both teenagers and their parents competed to demonstrate their knowledge of the subjects taught during the 1950s.
Overview of the Documentary
- Channel 4 produced a reality TV documentary titled That’ll Teach ’Em starting in 2003.
- The series aimed to explore how modern teenagers would perform in a 1950s secondary school environment.
Format and Experience
- Thirty 16-year-olds participated by studying and living in a simulated 1950s boarding school.
- Participants wore traditional and uncomfortable 1950s uniforms.
- Teenagers experienced the food and lifestyle typical of the 1950s, with many finding the food particularly challenging.
- The program included rigorous physical exercise as part of the daily routine.
Educational Objectives
- The main goal was to assess if strict discipline in the 1950s school structure could lead to better exam results.
- The series culminated in episodes where improvement in academic outcomes among teens was measured.
Follow-up Series
- A spin-off series titled That’ll Test ’Em followed, featuring quiz questions related to 1950s education.
- In this spin-off, both teenagers and their parents competed to demonstrate their knowledge of the subjects taught during the 1950s.
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Test your knowledge on the reality TV series 'That'll Teach 'Em', where modern teenagers are put into a 1950s secondary school setting. Explore how their experiences compare to contemporary education and discipline standards. Can you recall the challenges they faced and the lessons learned?
