MEDIEVAL

Education
KAREN B. TURIANO
MaEd-Admin & Supv.
Discussant DR. MA.GENOVIVA N. QUIAṄO
Professor
 Middle Ages or Medieval Times

 The time period between the 5th and 15th centuries was a
significant era in human history.

 It was a time when wars were closely connected with the

development of strong communities, and the education system was
vastly different from what we have today.

 Although it was a challenging era, it was also a time that set the
groundwork for modern education. The principles established
during that period continue to be applicable in today's world.
How education during the
medieval period looked and
how it influenced the modern
educational process?
01 The education was religious

 In comparison with the Roman Empire, education during the first

centuries of the medieval era was in decay as fighting skills were
considered more important.

 Despite the influence of other cultures, the significance of knowledge

remains prominent, and the Church has taken charge of the
educational system.

 It seems that schools founded by pagans were shut down and

individuals representing religion were responsible for teaching.
02 Only wealthy people could afford to study

 The religious representatives primarily taught individuals from the

upper class of society.
 This occurred primarily due to the high cost involved, with expensive
fees and books that were both difficult to obtain and pricey.

 Additionally, the teaching of serfs was a result of the feudal system,

where both serfs and peasants were expected to serve the upper class.

 Families had to work hard to make a living, so children were taught to

work from a young age.
 Only Upper-class women could study but

03 according to the limited course

 It is a widely known fact that during the Middle Ages, all schools and
universities were established exclusively for boys. Only wealthy males
could attend schools, but upper-class women were also not left
uneducated

 They could not visit educational institutions but were taught at home.
These were preferable literate courses like writing and reading as well
as rules on how to keep a household successful.

 Women were not allowed to learn other disciplines as their main life
purpose was to serve their husbands and organize the household well.
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The schooling has been divided into 3 main types

01 Song schools

02 Monastic schools

03 Grammar schools
3 Types of School

SONG SCHOOLS MONASTIC SCHOOLS GRAMMAR SCHOOLS

were meant for boys
where boys were who wished to connect were established
taught to sing their lives with religion. on the territory
religious motives Sometimes these of a church or
schools opened doors
and sometimes, to boys whose families
cathedral and
they learned were very poor, but taught boys
reading and they had to serve in basic subjects
writing; the cathedral for the
opportunity to study.
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Disciplines learned at schools

 The most important subjects were Latin language and

grammar, rhetoric, logic, and the basics of math and science.

 They also studied astrology and philosophy.

 The lessons were created using Roman and Germanic sources, but due
to the lack of evidence, education often relied on superstitions and
beliefs.

 There were practical lessons with hunters, trappers, and others too.
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Studying had its peculiarities

 Boys were sitting on the floor during lessons;

 They were writing with a bone or ivory stylus on wooden blocks
covered with wax.
 When a boy reached 14-15 years he was announced to be a scholar
and continue studying at the higher educational establishment
managed by bishops.
 Lessons lasted from the early morning until sunset;

 Students were punished for mistakes with a birch;

 They had to memorize all the material.

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Oxford and Cambridge Universities were founded

 The Middle Ages is a time when two renowned all over the world
universities were founded
 Both Oxford and Cambridge originate from the 12th century.

 These institutions were the major learning centers where boys could
come for advanced studying.

 The system of higher medieval education was similar to the modern one
and that is the time it originates from.;

 That included the preliminary knowledge of geometry, arithmetics,

astronomy, geography, music and natural sciences.
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Oxford and Cambridge Universities were founded

 To continue education and receive a Master of Arts degree a student

had to choose advanced learning of one of the following subjects:
theology, philosophy or medicine.

 The possession of this degree allowed teaching at medieval

universities.
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Education in medieval Asia was similar to European

 Saying ‘similar to European’ it is meant that with the spread of Islam

schooling in Asia was also held in mosques or later schools that were a
part of mosques
 In the Middle East pupils started learning at schools in 622 in Medina.
They used to learn reading, religion, writing, and universe exploring

 In India, the first learning centers appeared in the 5th century, and
they taught the 3 Vedas and 18 accomplishments.
 During this era, numerous renowned educational institutions emerged in
Asia, including the Academy of Gundishapur, the University of al-
Qarawiyyin, the House of Wisdom, among others.
 TAKEAWAYS

During the medieval period, education saw significant

progress as church schools gave way to grand universities.
Although the quality of teaching was average, these
universities grew into influential scientific and research
institutions that paved the way for further advancements
in science.
Thank You!