Ancient Greek education
In Ancient Greece boys started going to school at the age of six or seven. There was three different schools to go to, one for sports, one for music, and one for reading and writing. Sometimes, families also had special slaves called paidagogos who would help the boys with their work, and accompany them to school. They often became very good friends with the boys they worked with.
Boys did physical education at the palaistra, which was an open field. Men trained there at the same time. At music school, boys learned the lyre, which was like a small harp. They often were taught how to sing along with the lyre too. Finally, at the third school, boys learned to read, write and do arithmetic. Sometimes they were also taught painting and drawing.
Boys did physical education at the palaistra, which was an open field. Men trained there at the same time. At music school, boys learned the lyre, which was like a small harp. They often were taught how to sing along with the lyre too. Finally, at the third school, boys learned to read, write and do arithmetic. Sometimes they were also taught painting and drawing.
Schooling
All the ancient Greek schools were private, and parents had to pay fees. Parents decided how long their sons would attend school, and that sometimes depended on how much money they had. Some people received no education at all, while others only went to one or two of the three schools.
If a young man wanted to continue his education, he would go to a philosophical school, if he could afford it. These were like universities. If you were poor, you often learned a trade from your father.
Greek girls were not as well educated as Greek boys. They were either taught by their mothers at home, or went to a special all girl's school. Mostly they learned to do housework.
In Sparta, education was aimed at creating good soldiers. Every male citizen had to serve in the army for most of his life. They were forced to leave home and join the arm at the age of seven. Girls received a state education, and physical education, as it was believed they must be strong in order to have strong children. They also were taught music and dancing.
If a young man wanted to continue his education, he would go to a philosophical school, if he could afford it. These were like universities. If you were poor, you often learned a trade from your father.
Greek girls were not as well educated as Greek boys. They were either taught by their mothers at home, or went to a special all girl's school. Mostly they learned to do housework.
In Sparta, education was aimed at creating good soldiers. Every male citizen had to serve in the army for most of his life. They were forced to leave home and join the arm at the age of seven. Girls received a state education, and physical education, as it was believed they must be strong in order to have strong children. They also were taught music and dancing.