Education

The fascinating history of education from pre compulsory system to the modern ethos in the year 2000 has seen many models being applied. Each of these models were considered the best system to use. This can always be appraised like most things through a comparative study. You can make that study by joining a class in 1940 and a class of primary children in 2000. Both sets of staff are representing best practice of the day and results were achieved by both systems. Which one is correct.

  1. The history of Scottish education. Hear the history first hand from one of Aberdeenshire's most knowledgeable Directors of Education Mr James Michie. This account is one of the most comprehensive coverage of Scottish Education of the time and illustrates the dynamic changes which took place within educational thinking. Spend some time in a country school of the 1940s and appreciate the role of the head mistress.
  2. What a typical country and town school of the thirties was like. See how a typical city school was like and look at the contents design and educational systems of learning.
  3. The history RGC, RGIT, RGU. This account of one Famous Educational Institution is articulated by the Principal Mr David Kennedy. The changes were driven by the current environment of the time to produce educational output to fit industry needs. Hear also in this unique interview how RGIT moved into a University status through the initiatives of Principal Kennedy. Find out how the Robert Gordon University is developing education and buildings to take it into another new and exciting educational direction utilising online delivery systems.
  4. RGU's first Honorary Degrees the Provost and the Convener. This features the very first honorary degrees to both the city and shire of Aberdeen through the award to the Lord Provost and the Convener. This historic ceremony is a key part in the Robert Gordon Universities corporate identity.
  5. Education in the year 2000. This captures how primary education takes place within Kintore School in the Millennium year. This record of rural education can be used as an accurate picture in time and can be a good reference point.