education

• What was the purpose of education in Elizabethan England?

  To prepare people for their expected roles
• What percentage of the population could read and write in Elizabethan England?

  15-20%
• What types of schools existed in Elizabethan England?

  • Parish schools for basic literacy
  • Private tutors for the nobility
  • Universities (Oxford and Cambridge)
  • Grammar schools for boys
• What subjects were studied at universities in Elizabethan England?

  Geometry, music, astronomy, philosophy
• How did Humanists influence education during Elizabeth's reign?

  They argued education was valuable beyond roles
• What role did the printing press play in education during Elizabeth's reign?

  It made books less expensive and accessible
• What changes occurred in education from 1558 to 1588?

  • New grammar schools established
  • Scholarships for poorer families
  • Increased literacy, especially in towns
• What were the key features of grammar schools?

  Independently run, taught various subjects
• What was the significance of scholarships in grammar schools?

  Allowed poorer students to receive education
• What became more important during Elizabeth's reign?

  Education
• What was the purpose of education in Elizabethan England?

  To prepare people for their expected roles
• What percentage of the population could read and write in Elizabethan England?

  15-20%
• Why did few children attend school in Elizabethan England?

  Schools charged fees and were for the rich
• Who set up parish schools?

  The Church
• What did parish schools teach?

  Basic literacy to children of yeoman farmers
• Who received education from private tutors?

  Members of the nobility
• What were the changing influences on education during Elizabeth's reign?

  • Humanists valued education beyond practical roles
  • Protestants promoted reading scriptures
  • Printing press made books cheaper
  • Growth of trade increased literacy needs
• What age range did grammar schools cater to?

  Boys aged 10 to 14
• What subjects were taught in grammar schools?

  Bible, Latin, French, Greek, philosophy
• What were the two universities in Elizabethan England?

  Oxford and Cambridge
• What did students study at universities?

  Geometry, music, astronomy, philosophy
• What type of education did many girls receive?

  No formal education
• What were Dame Schools?

  Schools run by wealthy women for girls
• What changes occurred in education from 1558 to 1588?

  • New grammar schools independent of the Church
  • Scholarships for poorer families
  • Improved literacy, especially in towns
• What was the highest university qualification in Elizabethan England?

  Doctorate
• What was the impact of the printing press on education?

  Made books less expensive and accessible
• How did the growth of trade influence literacy in Elizabethan England?

  Required people to read and write for transactions
• How did the need for literacy change during the Elizabethan era?

  Increased due to trade and scripture reading