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INTRODUCTION
Education has contributed significantly to the progress of humanity ever
since the beginning of civilisation. It has undergone significant changes
over time, reflecting the social, cultural, and economic changes that have
occurred in different eras. By examining the evolution of education, we
can gain insights into how societies have developed and how education
has played a role in shaping them.
This eBook will examine the various educational eras and the social
effects they have. We will start with ancient societies and look at how
education was carried out in ancient societies like Greece, Rome, and
Egypt. The Renaissance and its effects on education will next be
discussed. During this time, there was a resurgence of interest in classical
education and a turn towards humanism. The Enlightenment era that
followed emphasized reason and scientific inquiry, leading to significant
changes in educational methods. We will also discuss the nature of
education in Africa with specific emphasis on the African education
system pre-colonialism.
It is no secret that the 20th century saw significant changes in
educational philosophy and practice, including the rise of progressive
education and the integration of technology into classrooms. Education is
rapidly changing and who knows what the classroom might look like in
coming years, if there even will be a classroom. Throughout this eBook,
we will reflect on how each era has shaped our current educational
system and what we can learn from these historical developments.
Whether you are an educator or simply interested in learning about the
history of education, this eBook is sure to provide valuable insights into
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So let's dive in!
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massive open online course is an
online course aimed at unlimited
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online course aimed at unlimited
participation and open access via the
Web. In addition to traditional course
materials, such as filmed lectures,
readings, and problem sets, many
MOOCs provide interactive courses
with user forums or social media
discussions to support community intA
massive open online course is an online
course aimed at unlimited participation
and open access via the Web. In
addition to traditional course materials,
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online course aimed at unlimited
participation and open access via the
Web. In addition to traditional course
materials, such as filmed lectures,
readings, and problem sets, many
MOOCs provide interactive courses
with user forums or social media
discussions to support community intA
massive open online course is an online
course aimed at unlimited participation
and open access via the Web. In
addition to traditional course materials,
such as filmed lectures, readings, and
problem sets, many MOOCs provide
interactive courses with user forums or
social media discussions to support
community intA massive open online
course is an online course aimed at
unlimited participation and open access
via the Web. In addition to traditional
course materials, such as filmed
lectures, readings, and problem sets,
many MOOCs provide interactive
courses with user forums or social
media discussions to support
community intA massive open online
course is an online course aimed at
unlimited participation and open access
via the Web. In addition to traditional
course materials, such as filmed
lectures, readings, and problem sets,
many MOOCs provide interactive
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