How old were you when you left your education and what year was this?
What stage or level did you get to in your education?
What were your best and worst lessons throughout your time in education?
Was it compulsory to wear a uniform throughout your time in education and what did it included?
What was involved in disciplining during your time in education, in both primary and secondary education?
What tests and examinations were compulsory, in both primary and secondary education? Which do you feel were the best or the worst?
What kind of education did you go into after your primary education e.g. Grammar, Secondary Modern, Technical?
Were you offered careers and further education advice after completing your compulsory education?
How do you feel about the lessons that were around previously compared to modern day lessons? Are there any that you feel should be brought back today?
How do you feel education has changed since you were in school? Please state your main points.
2007-12-08 08:56:50 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
Hey
well I'm not over 70 lol but my nan is (grandma) she's mid 70's
She's still having her beauty sleep but when she wakes up I will ask her these questions and give u the answers (which is probably in about 30 min-1hr)
EDIT: Here's my nan's answers
1. 15...Year 10
2. Junior Year (Year 10) Junior Certificate
3. Best: English
Worst: Maths
4. No It wasn't compulsory
5. Primary: Music teacher wacked kids with a wooden ruler if you didn't play a correct note
Secondary: Headmaster had a cane....Boys got the cane but girls didn't....they got kept in afterschool instead and write lines (playtime)
6. Primary: General Tests----2 reports a year
Secondary: General Tests-----2 reports a year
7. High school and then after highschool----worked as a cashier
8. No-----all found work on there own
9. She thinks that modern lessons don't concentrate enough on reading or writing
10. she thinks it has changed dramatically......so much more technology...... the cane isn't used.....more courses.....more choices
LOL that was fun Nan enjoyed it O_O haha :)
2007-12-08 09:02:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi I am 73 and I will do my best to answer your questions.
I left college at 18 with an o level in maths and several certificates in various commercial subjects. I did afterwards go back to university part time and I have and Honours Degree in Law.
Best Lesson Maths worst Languages
I went to 16 different schools due to evacuation during the war most there was no uniforms. Only at the Grammar School
I never needed much discipline I only got caned once for walking on the cricket roller while they were rolling the pitch. However I belong to a couple of organisations that run BDSM events so now have a lot of experience with discipline
As I recall the only compulsary tests were at the end of every term or other term. I have taken a lot of exams though because I enjoy them Worst one was my second year Archaeoligical exam. I made a right bog of that.
I did go to see a careets officer he was crap
I dont think there is a lot of difference with lessons except the advances in technology have added new dimensions. I think the main differences are the amount of paperwork involved
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That is the point teachers now have to fill in so many forms they do not have enough time to teach properly
2007-12-08 17:23:13 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Angela 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
18 (1954) but came back when I was 22 after I got out of the service.
Gradutated from High School. Had some trade school and adult education courses after i got out of the service.
Did not have to wear a uniform when I was in school
Teacher could spank you if you were bad and they didn't have to worry about being sued by the parents.
2007-12-09 20:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by UncleBuck 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are several seniors who are 70 on here but we all lead busy active lives and don`t sit at the computer all day. It is also a very long question and will take time to answer and type it all out. be patient.
2007-12-08 17:14:22 · answer #4 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm almost 70 and I don't have enough time left to waste it answering all those long questions.
2007-12-08 17:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I really doubt 70 year olds go on this no offence.
But happy xmas x
2007-12-08 16:59:47 · answer #6 · answered by Zorro. 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
standard
maths and english
full uniform
canning , lines, extra homework
i was not realy interested in them
secondary
no
we were better taught and by better teachers
as above
2007-12-08 17:03:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont qualify to answer! Re ask net year if you like>
2007-12-08 19:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by inthedark 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1 5years
2 11plus
3 yes
4 belt
5 can't remember
6 apprenticeship
7 no
8 3rs
9 crap
2007-12-08 17:05:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would love to help but im not 70, im 23
2007-12-08 16:59:40 · answer #10 · answered by Beautiful - 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋