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2. PRIMITIVE EDUCATION
AIM
The basic aim of primitive education was security since the fundamental problem
then was to stay alive, to protect oneself and his family from the destructive forces
of nature, both human and divine. The second aim of primitive education was
conformity, since this was basic for social security.
CONTENTS
The teaching personnel may consist of fully initiated men, often unknown to the
initiate though they are his relatives in other clans. The initiation may begin with the
initiate being abruptly separated from his familial group and sent to a secluded
camp where he joins other initiates. The initiation consists of a whole set of cultural
values, tribal religion, myths, philosophy, history, rituals, and other knowledge.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Primitive man's activities were to feed, clothe, shelter and protect himself and those
dependent on him.
Primitive men had relatively narrow social and cultural contacts.
Primitive men had relatively narrow social and cultural contacts.
The organization of primitive life was tribal, not political.
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION
The model of life is relatively static and absolute, and it is transmitted from one
generation to another with little deviation. As for prehistoric education, it can only
be inferred from educational practices in surviving primitive cultures. The purpose
of primitive education is thus to guide children to becoming good members of their
tribe or band.
CHINESE EDUCATION
AIM
Knowledge was taught orally by the elders to the young in the primitive society. As
the hieroglyphic writings emerged 3,000 years ago or so, the professional institution
aiming at teaching knowledge emerged, and it was called Chengjun, the
predecessor of school.
CONTENTS
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