History of Education

  • Abacus
    2700 BCE

    Abacus

    Learning with the abacus generally allows children to have higher concentration levels and therefore they achieve higher academic performance.
  • Textbooks
    Oct 3, 1500

    Textbooks

    Textbooks can help to assist managing a lesson by making teaching easier, better organized, more convenient.
  • Chalkboard

    Chalkboard

    Chalkboards are an easy method for pupils to take notes, they can also verbally interact with their teacher to develop their understanding.
  • Educational Radio

    Educational Radio

    Till today, this teaching method is still used in countries such as Australia. When pupils are not physically able to go to school, they can still access the radio however are not able to check and clarify things for understanding.
  • Computer

    Computer

    Also known as 'computer tutor'- Suppes, 1966. Computers provide education to adults and children also being seen as a more enthusiastic teaching method.
  • Educational Film

    Educational Film

    This method is easily accessible, so can be accessed outside of the classroom however not everyone may be able to access this for reasons including a lack of resources.