In the colonial times what was dame school?

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In the colonial times what was dame school?

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2006-10-12 17:12:54 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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dame school was an early form of a private elementary school in english-speaking countries. they are usually taught by women and were often located in the home of the teacher.

2006-10-12 17:18:55 · answer #1 · answered by 00_tyradjh_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The word "dame" means a lady of worth. So I guess it means a school which well-bred moneyed women attended.

2006-10-13 00:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by jaqui 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dame_school

2006-10-13 00:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by sacharose 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/EDdame.htm

2006-10-13 00:23:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋