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Explore the history of education from prehistoric times to the present, with important milestones and developments in various civilizations and cultures. See images, key facts, and sources for each event on this interactive timeline.
In ancient India, education was mainly imparted through the Vedic and Buddhist education system, while the first education system in ancient China was created in Xia dynasty (2076–1600 BC). In the city-states of ancient Greece, most education was private, except in Sparta.
A chronological list of events, reports, education acts, official papers and other publications related to the history of education in the UK from 43 AD to 2018. The timeline is divided into sections corresponding to the chapters of the book Education in the UK: a history by Derek Gillard.
18 kwi 2022 · Learn how education evolved in different civilizations and regions, from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to medieval Europe and China. Explore the origins, methods, and outcomes of formal and informal learning in various historical periods and contexts.
18 sie 2024 · Explore the major events and trends in American education from 1565 to the present. Learn how religious, political, social, and philosophical influences shaped the development of schools, colleges, and libraries in colonial and post-colonial America.
1 lis 2015 · 1918 - Fisher Education Act raises school leaving age from 12 to 14 and ends all fees for elementary education. 1919 - The Burnham Committee introduces national pay scales for elementary teachers. Bradford uses intelligence tests in secondary selection.
13 cze 2019 · A comprehensive and global overview of the historical development of education in various contexts and perspectives. The handbook covers topics such as ancient and medieval education, national systems, higher education, inequality and discrimination, reform and change, and more.