How did the Industrial Revolution affect education? What are some examples?
Public education became accesible to the poor masses…“ In 1833, the government passed the Factory Act making two hours of education a day compulsory for children working in factories. The government also granted money to charities for schools for the first time.In 1844, the Ragged Schools Union was set up to give schooling to very poor children.The Public Schools Act (1868) reformed Britain's public schools, such as Eton and Harrow.In 1870, Forster's Act set up state-funded board schools for primary education.In 1880, the Education Act made school attendance compulsory for children up to the age of 10.The 1902 Education Act established a system of secondary schools.The Industrial Revolution : Revision, Page 5Of course, this was just the beginning of public education so…Corporal punishment was the norm and encouraged. Cruel and unusual methods of discipline included the strap, kneeling, being written up on the “punishment book” (the precursor to today’s permanent record), being made to sit in a basket hanging from the ceiling, etc.Pedagogy was rote. Lessons generally consisted of the teacher yelling things to be repeated by the class. One doctor had so many teachers complaining of sore throats he called it, ‘Board School Laryngitis’!2. Women were granted opportunities for study, however education back then was still segragated and based on enfored gender roles. Girls’ lessons included housewifery, needlework, and cookery.3. Trainee teachers began to emerge. Some did so by working in thr classroom with an older teacher, whereas others went to college. Training started at age 14, and most likely served as a prototype for the modern practicum/ pre-service teacher training done today. Of course, trainee teachers at college had a strict set of rules to abide by. One such example is this list of “don’ts” at a men’s college. Trainees could…Basically, the Industrial Revolution introduced a prototype for the modern educational system we have today. In spite of its numerous problems, it was based on the idea that education was not something that only the elite or nobility were allowed to enjoy. To quote the 1870 Educational Bill…..to bring education within the reach of every English home, aye, and within the reach of those children who have no homes.Other Sources:Terry Deary’s “Horrible Histories: Vile Victorians.”
How was education before the Industrial Revolution?
Q : How was the education before the Industrial Revolution?A : I would like to restrict my answer to cover India only.Traditionally Indians (Hindus) had the Charturvarna system practiced in entire territory. As per this system consisted of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishya and shoodras whose functions were very clear.Brahmins were supposed to learn Ved, Shastra, Upanishadas and various scriptures and teach them to the following generations. They were not supposed to involve themselves in active politics but were supposed to work in advisory capacity to the king. The King in return would offer them sources of livelihood like food, clothing and shelter etc. After the education is over, the patents of the students learning there used to offer some money in the nature of ‘Gurudakshina’ to the Brahmin teachers. Generally, they used to have their homes (ashrams) away from the main localities possibly in jungles. Their lifestyle was very simple.Kshatriya were supposed to act mainly as soldiers or in the staff of the king meant for internal security and border security. Needless to mention that they were physically strong. The kshatriyas used to get education of operating the various weapons used in war. When there was a war like situation, the kshatriyas used to be soldiers and when there was peace time they used to engage them in agriculture. They used to get all the education related to agriculture in house from the elders in the family. They had no access and need to have formal education like Brahmins did. As soldiers they were paid salary.Vaishya were engaged in trade and commerce and getting education from the elders in their family. A very little education regarding maintenance of accounts (Kird or rojmelor chopadi) was needed for this which used to be provided by the elders in the family.Shudras were engaged in providing manual services to Brahmins, Kshatriyas and Vaishyas. They required hardly any formal education system which could get from the elders in the family. They had no access to the formal education to which Brahmins were free access.This system worked for ages and with passage of time proved comparatively ineffective. Industrial revolution changed all the very basic concepts and definitions of human life. Today most of the Brahmins still continue to have education but the very definition and its scope is totally changed. Our life today is mechanized and to survive in today’s world one must require at least minimum level of education.
Why did education change after the Industrial Revolution?
Because industrialists who own factories needed compliant workers who would turn up to clock in on time, and be content doing repetitive tasks. Before the Industrial Revolution, workers were to some extent more independent. Absenteeism, particularly after a Sunday drinking session was very common. They tended to have a slightly more casual attitude towards time and in the way they worked which was more individual and a little bit more idiosyncratic. You couldn't do this in a factory, because if one person was late or stopped or couldn't be bothered the whole factory could come to a halt. They needed people to do as they were told, and work mechanically in large groups. School structures tended to support this. There is a remarkable similarity between pictures of 19th century schools, with the teacher at the front and everyone sitting still – with monitors walking up and down ready to hit anyone who didn't do as they were told, and pictures of modern factories with rows of women sitting at machines all day.
How did the industrial revolution affect education?
It required more children to be educated in order to grow up and work. That got governments involved, then politics and education became a mess, since everyone want to be educated and get good pay, but 80% of them may get an MS in Economics and still not know enough to be more than a waitress or bartender. Probably couldn’t run a business or be a bank teller. Many people are educated beyond their intelligence. I knew what I wanted, learned what I needed and used what I learned.What we need now is to back away from political control of education while maintaining public funding and have more non-government schools where parents have more control by being able to choose the school they want. The lock-step, grade/age needs to become more flexible as do the schools and not follow the old Prussian model.
Why did education increase during the industrial revolution and examples?
If your are able to offer any specific site that can provide me with any further information regarding the rise in education during the industrail revoltuion, more specifically in Great Britian it would be greatly apperciated.!
Cultural changes during the Industrial Revolution?
In terms of cultural changes, a significant effect of the Industrial Revolution was the encouragement of literature and the arts. The Industrial Revolution enabled the mass of the people to achieve the income, education and leisure time necessary to enjoy fine books, good music, and beautiful sculptures and paintings, encouraged inventions such as the printing press, radio and television that enabled works of culture to reach more people at lower cost, enabled men to acquire great wealth, part of which they returned to society by financing libraries, symphony orchestras, museums and scholarships for promising writers and artists, and encouraged the growth of democracy, thus providing the atmosphere of freedom so necessary for writers and artists to produce great works.
How did parenting change from before the industrial revolution to after the industrial revolution?
Did the abilities change, education, and training for their child. Was the father a provider before the industrial revolution as he is today,or was he striving to provide for his children like today?
How did the Industrial Revolution affect the creation and development of formal education?
Only laterally. The Industrial Revolution was one symptom of an economic boom in Britain, North Ireland and Belgium from 1770 or so. Demand shot up and factories were built to meet that demand. Part of what the increased wealth allowed people to buy was more and longer education and this they did, resulting in a not dissimilar Education boom in the same areas for the same reasons - increased demand.If you want the whole story, it is the theme of my book, ‘The Brith of Now’ reviews on amazon .co.uk)
How has the information Revolution changed education?
The web is available for research, more than the most extensive library. At first teachers liked, and insisted on, computer printed assignments, easier to read. Then when kids discovered how to cut and paste, teachers asked for hand written work again. Classic old texts are available free. It is perhaps possible this reduces exposure to new books. Audio books help various disabled groups.
Has the education industry missed the technological revolution?
‘Missed’ would be an understatement. It’s more like it did not even get the chance to adapt to the newer technologies. The pace of the change in technology was so fast that the entire industry failed to cope up. Not anymore though, it is getting back up ( or at least trying to ) on it’s feet and soon we can expect a revolution in the industry.The people who are teaching online is increasing drastically, all we need now is connectivity and availability. When we have a lot of people learning what they want to, we can expect another period of rapid growth. The future in front of us beyond our imagination, we must stay optimistic and try to become a part of the revolution.