The short life of the forgotten Private Realgymnasium in Skalat (1911–1914) Cover Image

Krótkie trwanie zapomnianego Prywatnego Gimnazjum Realnego w Skałacie (1911–1914)
The short life of the forgotten Private Realgymnasium in Skalat (1911–1914)

Author(s): Maria Stinia
Subject(s): Cultural history, School education, History of Education, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Sociology of Education, Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: secondary school; Skalat; Galicia; education

Summary/Abstract: The private secondary school (Realgymnasium) in Skalat operated from 1911 to 1914, and had good financial backing and support from the local community. It filled an educational gap in a district that was poorly connected to other cities. In the gymnasium Jewish students dominated quantitatively over Roman Catholics and a small group of Greek Catholics. The collection of teaching resources was systematically increased and a number of educational activities were undertaken, a school orchestra was formed, a program of excursions was developed, and a scout troop was supported. The school’s existence was brought to an end by World War I and the difficult post-war situation. It exemplified the emancipation aspirations of students coming from a provincial town, especially of Jewish origin.

  • Issue Year: 29/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 35 - 45
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish
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