Grammar School
Grammar School is a name for a school of education in Britain. In Britain, grammar school is divided into four stages. The beginning of a child’s education is called ordinary school. Next is the compulsory stage of education. Then there are two more stages called selective schools.
In the Victorian period, teachers in Britain were required to wear the gowns. Older pictures of this era show a teacher posing in front of a black board with books in one hand and a pointer in the other. She was dressed in a long, black gown, her hair put up tightly and no smile on her face.
Education levels everywhere go by different names, but they are very similar to the grammar school pattern. In the United States, we call them Primary, Elementary, and Secondary schools. Some areas count Junior High and High School together while others categorize them separately.
In many countries the primary and elementary educations comprise of the first years of structured education. This is the timeframe where basic math, the alphabet, spelling, writing ones name, and emerging reading skills take place. They build on these basic skills throughout the levels. Some areas call them grades and others simply lump it all together. Regardless of the terminology, the same pattern is prevalent.
For many countries, the starting of the secondary education grade is equivalent to 6th grade level. This is considered a very big step for these children to take. Many ceremonies take place as they advance called promotion or graduation.
Home schooling has become very popular in the United States and in other countries. There are pros and cons to this type of schooling. Parents who select this method must have their children every 2 years by the local school standards to ensure they are on track. The positive part of home schooling is the parent knows the children are doing the work. They are aware of their learning habits, so they can teach in a way that appeals to their child. They can also structure the school day to fit the parent’s schedule. With so much violence, bullying, and school shootings being reported, some parents are afraid to allow their parents to attend public school. On the other side of it, children who are home schooled don’t get the social interaction with children their own age and they miss out one many activities. They also don’t have the opportunity to compete it sports with their peers. If the parent doesn’t follow a curriculum as outlined or is not well educated themselves, the level of education the child receives may not be beneficial to survive in the real world.
