Chivalry and the Age of Feudalism

Chivalry
 “chevalerie” means horse soldiery
Feudalism
 the general term to describe the political and military system of Western Europe

Aims of Chivalric Education

Morality
 virtues of honor
 bravery
 courtesy
Responsibility
 managing their own estates
 dealing with lower classes
Horsemanship
 horseback warfare
 hunting
 tournaments
Gallantry
 deal gallantry with the noble ladies
 protect the weak
Religiosity
 service to god
Social Graces
 girls in social graces
 manner fit for ladies
Agencies of Education and Content Studied
Home
Court
Castle
Troubadours, Minnesingers, and Minstrel
Content studied by the pupils:
Religion. Music, dancing
horse riding warfare, hunting, tournaments
Physical exercises
Reading, Writing (literature in vernacular)
Good manners, right conduct, social graces, etiquette
Household duties
 Sewing
 Weaving
 Cooking
 Embroidery (for girls)
At higher level:
 Jousting (martial games)
 Falconing (hunting, sport of Kings)
 Swimming
 Horsemansip (essential skill in middle ages)
 Boxing
 Writing and signing verse
 Chess

Methods of Instruction
 Observation, imitation and practice
 Apprenticeship
 Motivation

Knights Training
Outstanding Contribution to Education
 Use of vernacular as a tool of teaching
 The emphasis placed on the learning of social graces, rules of etiquette or good manners and right
conduct

The Guild System of Education

Guild
were associations of people who had common interest, or who engaged in the same work.
Merchant Guild
 known as Hansen
 primarily a commercial organization

Craft Guild
 some large towns had as many of as 20 or 30 craft guilds
 Bowyers
 Fletchers
 Girdles
 Hatters
 Skinners
 Weavers
Aims of Education
Business Interest and Preparation for Commercial and Industrial Life
Vocational Preparation
Agencies of Education and Contents Studied
The Burgher School
The Chantry School
The Guild School
Methods of Instructions Methods
Observations, imitation, and practice
Dictation, memorization, and catechetical methods
Discipline

Outstanding Contribution to Education

Vocational Training or manpower development
Apprenticeship