Athenen Education:
In ancient Greece usually only male childern got an education. They started school between the ages 6 and 7, and went to 3 different schools. One for athletics, one for music, and one for reading & writing. Girls were usually taught at home by their mothers. Normally they learned how to read and write a little, then did mostly house work.
3 Schools:
Further Education:
Most boys who could afford to either went to the Acadmy, which was set up by Plato, or the Lyceum, set up by Aristol. Like today students could to to school to become doctors, or other specialties. Poor boys learned a specific trade from their fathers.
Spartan Educatuon:
Males:
The Spartans had a different goal than the Athenans, they concentrated on making good soldiers. By the age of seven most boys joined the army. They had harsh living conditions, and little food. They were giving one cloak a year, but no shoes. If they didn't have any food the boys were encouraced to steal. If they were caught however, they were beaten. The Spartans thought that if they beat their students they would be toughened up.
Females:
The women weren't treated as harshly as boys, but they still had to endure the same training. The Spartans believed that in order to have strong childern, mothers had to be strong. It was also very important to learn music and dance.
In ancient Greece usually only male childern got an education. They started school between the ages 6 and 7, and went to 3 different schools. One for athletics, one for music, and one for reading & writing. Girls were usually taught at home by their mothers. Normally they learned how to read and write a little, then did mostly house work.
3 Schools:
- Palaistra (Sport School)- This school was in an open field, and the students didn't wear clothing. Students were taught javelin, discus, long jump, running, boxing, wrestling, and other sports.
- Music School- They learned how to play the lyre and other instraments. They also learned how to sing.
- Reading/Writing School- Taught boys how to read and write. They also memorized poems, and sometimes drew & painted. If they misbehaved or were naughty teachers would throw sandals at them.
Further Education:
Most boys who could afford to either went to the Acadmy, which was set up by Plato, or the Lyceum, set up by Aristol. Like today students could to to school to become doctors, or other specialties. Poor boys learned a specific trade from their fathers.
Spartan Educatuon:
Males:
The Spartans had a different goal than the Athenans, they concentrated on making good soldiers. By the age of seven most boys joined the army. They had harsh living conditions, and little food. They were giving one cloak a year, but no shoes. If they didn't have any food the boys were encouraced to steal. If they were caught however, they were beaten. The Spartans thought that if they beat their students they would be toughened up.
Females:
The women weren't treated as harshly as boys, but they still had to endure the same training. The Spartans believed that in order to have strong childern, mothers had to be strong. It was also very important to learn music and dance.