Understanding Education Through History

What is education primarily concerned with?

• Playing games and sports

• Traveling and exploring new places

• Watching educational videos

• Methods of teaching and learning in schools

What can education be thought of as?

• A form of entertainment

• Learning through online platforms only

• Transmission of values and knowledge of a society

• Only learning in formal settings

In primitive cultures, how is education often viewed?

• Only through formal books and materials

• As a structured school system

• The entire environment and activities as school and classes

• Through online courses

What becomes more abstracted from practice as societies become more complex?

• Daily life

• Educational experience

• Playing games

• Travel experiences

What does the initiation curriculum in primitive cultures usually include?

• Modern science and technology

• Contemporary music and arts

• Practical subjects

• Cultural values, tribal religion, myths, philosophy, history, rituals

What was indispensable for the perpetuation of highly developed civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia?

• Writing and formal education

• Trade and commerce

• Construction and architecture

• Agriculture and farming

Who preserved and controlled Egyptian culture and education?

• Artists and musicians

• Farmers and laborers

• The priests

• The military

What is the purpose of primitive education?

• To become good members of their tribe or band

• To learn about other cultures

• To prepare for modern jobs

• To engage in sports and entertainment