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State school education (1870 -1940)

State school education (1870 -1940). Schools for working classes were not established until 1870 Why did this take so long? The main aim for these elementary schools was to provide a safe environment for the children away from the dangers of child labour .

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State school education (1870 -1940)

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  1. State school education (1870 -1940)

  2. Schools for working classes were not established until 1870 Why did this take so long? The main aim for these elementary schools was to provide a safe environment for the children away from the dangers of child labour

  3. Why did employers want more children going to school?

  4. What do you think state school education was like?

  5. Lots of children • Both sexes • Small schools • Often a large single room • Cramped conditions with no recreational facilities The essential philosophy at this time was DISCIPLINE THE FEW ACTIVITIES THAT DID EXIST WERE DESIGNED TO KEEP ORDER THE CHILDREN WERE DRILLED INTO LEARNING!

  6. Following the Boer War (1899-1902) it was decided that the working classes who had been recruited into the army were ill-disciplined and unfit Therefore in 1904 the MODEL COURSE was introduced – meaning a change in emphasis in schools. exercises were introduced http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTFv7gugHWc&feature=related MILITARY DRILL

  7. Course was designed to instil discipline & obedience Specific exercises Mainly free standing exercises Delivered through command style teaching Children stood in regimented ranks Regimented use of commands Employed former army non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to act as instructors Pretend weapons in the form of staves were also used

  8. Syllabus of Physical Training - 1919

  9. Syllabus introduced after the First World War. With that and a major flu-epidemic the country was in pretty poor health! Recreative exercises had been beneficial for the recovery of injured soldiers & this idea was extended to schools Physical activity was seen to be enjoyable as well as having fitness & health benefits The 1919 syllabus was designed to have a therapeuticeffect THERAPEUTIC – exercise having health as well as physical benefits

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  11. With which syllabus would you associate the following words or phrases? • 1904 • 1919 • 1933 • 1952 Quick fire questions

  12. Military drill was one of the first forms of physical activity to be included in state schools in the early 20th century. What were the characteristics and purposes of military drill ? (4 marks) Exam question

  13. Military drill was one of the first forms of physical activity to be included in state schools in the early 20th century. What were the characteristics and purposes of military drill ? (4 marks) (b) • 1. Free standing/no equipment/large numbers/small space • 2. Standing in regimented rows/unison/class response • 3. Taught by NCOs/ex-army • 4. Adult exercises for children/took no account for children’s needs • 5. Static/no creativity/no skill development • 6. Marching/weapon familiarity/pretend weapons • 7. Mixed ages/sexes • 8. Instructional/didactic/no interaction/command style • 9. To develop fitness/health • 10. Preparation for work/war • 11. Obedience/discipline 4 marks A 66% B 61% C 55% D 49% E 43%

  14. Early 20th century history questions Jan 04 – Q4 June 04 – Q1 Hand in next lesson  Home learning

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