Understanding Education in Elizabethan Society
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This worksheet explores the role and nature of education in Elizabethan society, helping students understand its importance and characteristics during this period.
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Understanding Education in Elizabethan Society
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Introduction to Elizabethan Education
During the Elizabethan era, education was primarily available to boys from wealthier families, especially those who were to become part of the ruling class or clergy. Formal education often took place in grammar schools, where boys learned Latin, Greek, and classical literature. Girls' education was less formal and usually focused on domestic skills, although some wealthy families employed tutors for their daughters. Education was seen as a way to ensure the social hierarchy was maintained, with the wealthy receiving more comprehensive schooling.
Source A: Excerpt from a history book
'In Elizabethan England, education was a privilege of the wealthy, with the majority of the population receiving little or no formal schooling. Schools aimed to prepare boys for university, the church, or government service.'
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