An Ungodly Generation

Discover the captivating history of Australia's educational evolution with 'An Ungodly Generation'. This illuminating trade paperback provides a groundbreaking insight into the origins of public education in Australia, delving into the complex narrative that challenges the widely held belief of its inception in 1872. Instead, it uncovers the earlier state education initiatives started in 1848, influenced by Ireland's pioneering National Schools System. Engagingly written, this 262-page book not only unravels the stories behind the establishment of schools but also examines the intricacies of school architecture, student curricula, and methods of instruction during this transformative era. If you are passionate about education history, colonial studies, or Australian heritage, 'An Ungodly Generation' is a must-read. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential addition to your collection, though combined shipping for other products is not applicable. Embrace a deeper understanding of how chance and persistence shaped the schools we see today. Purchase your brand new copy today and explore the past of education in Australia with Smartfox NZ, your go-to source for insightful literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925556452
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 262


Description:
Most observers of the history of schooling tend to believe that public education was first introduced to Australia under the 'free, compulsory and secular' provisions of the Victorian Education Act of 1872. However, this research argues that an earlier form of 'state' education was commenced simultaneously in New South Wales and the Port Phillip District (later known as the Colony of Victoria) as early as 1848, a scheme modelled almost exclusively on the fledgling 'National Schools System'

current in Ireland at the time. This book investigates the origins of National Schooling in Ireland, and how and why this unique model of education found its way to colonial Australia. Additional aspects of the system like school architecture, furnishings and equipment, government regulations, administration, the curriculum, methods of instruction, school inspection, and the accompanying teacher training are also revealed. The part that chance and dogged determination played will also be explored.

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