THE MEDIEVAL TIMES

So what comes to mind when we say “Medieval Times” or “Middle Ages”?

EducationDuring the Medieval Times

Monasticism

It is a special form of religious community where followers practically separate themselves from ordinary ways of living, abiding by their vows of poverty, chastity and obedience

Monasticism

Aims of Monastic Education:

1. Spiritual2. Moral3. Spiritual knowledge4. Virtue

Monasticism

AGENCIES OF EDUCATION

TYPES OF EDUCATION

Monasteries Monastic schools

Moral and religious training

Literary education

Manual training

Monasticism

. Methods of Instruction:

1. Catechetical2. Dictation3. Memorization4. Language5. Discipline 6. Meditation and contemplation

MOnasticism

Contribution

1. Preserving culture of Christian Monasteries

2. Opposing vices and 3. corruption4. Taming warlike spirits of people5. Giving dignity on labor

Scholasticism

It is a system that emphasized the use of reason in exploring questions of philosophy and theology

It tried to prove the truth of the Christian doctrine

Scholasticism

Aims of Education:

1.Intellectual discipline

2.Faith by reason

Agencies of Education:

1.Parish schools2. Monastic and

cathedral schools3. Palace schools4. Universities

Scholasticism

Methods of Instruction:

1.Argumentative 2. lecture 3. Repetition 4. Disputation 5. Problem based

Contribution to Education:

1.Organization of university 2. Emphasis on intellectual

learning  

Chivalric System

It is an education that was physical, social, and military in nature.

The word chivalry comes from the old French word “chevalerie”, meaning horse soldiery. But the term came to mean the code of behavior and ethics the knights were expected to follow.

Chivalry Education

Agencies of Education:

1. home2. Court3. Castle4. Tournament fields5. Battlefield6. Troubadours7. Minnesingers8. Minstrel

Aims of chivalric education:

1.Morality2.Responsility3.Horsemanship

4.Gallantry5.Religiosity6. Social graces

Chivalry Education

Methods of Instruction:

1.Observation Imitation Practice2.Apprenticeship

3.Motivation

Contribution to Education:

1.Use of vernacular

2. Learning social graces, and etiquette

 

Guild System

An association of people who had common interests, or who are engaged in the same work

Guilds are formed by merchants and craft workers to protect their business interest

The Guild System

Aims Of Education: business interest, preparation for commercial and industrial life, and vocational preparation

Agencies of Education: burgher school, chantry school, and guild school

Guild System

Methods of Instruction:

1. Observation, imitation, practice

2. Dictation, memorization, catechetical

3. Discipline

Contribution:

1. Vocational Training2. Apprenticeship

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Sarah O. Cruz