2006-08-29 15:54:14 · 3 answers · asked by denlp96 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
By the way, Illinois State University, which was once Illinois State Normal School, is located in Normal, Illinois.
2006-08-29 16:10:36 · update #1
Because they taught the teaching 'method'
The term used a secondary definition of the word "normal" which referred to "model" or "pattern". The word "normal" can be defined as: Conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical. "Normal school - "A school whose methods of instruction are to serve as a model for imitation; an institution for the training of teachers." Normal schools typically offered a 2-year course of instruction.
I think it was also based on a Frech term as well, but I am not 100% sure.
I went to a school that used to be called a Normal school. I always found it amusing.
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