HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
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People could study computing
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The concept of schools was invented
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Free public education began
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Many schools were shut down
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Education Act of 1872 was the first of its kind in the world. The first in the Australian colonies. Education was free and compulsory, so the whole community would benefit. All children aged 6-15 years had to attend school unless they had a reasonable excuse.
Detailed explanation-2: -The first formal education in Australia began when the European convicts and settlers began to build the first public infrastructure, in the 19th century. The first schools were either built by ex-convicts or members of the Church.
Detailed explanation-3: -Government schools (also known as public schools) are free to attend for Australian citizens and permanent residents, while Catholic and independent schools usually charge attendance fees.
Detailed explanation-4: -What is the relationship between education and industrialization? Industrialization may increase education by increasing parents’ incomes, public sector revenues, returns to skill, and (by promoting urbanization) children’s access to schools.
Detailed explanation-5: -School education is 13 years and divided into: Primary school-Runs for seven or eight years, starting at Kindergarten/Preparatory through to Year 6 or 7. Secondary school-Runs for three or four years, from Years 7 to 10 or 8 to 10. Senior secondary school-Runs for two years, Years 11 and 12.