Old School Days
Students experience school life in an authentic early 1900s schoolroom with the educator in role as teacher. Using a strict disciplinary approach appropriate to the period, the teacher has the students explore the three ‘R’s: Reading Writing and Arithmetic.
School yard games can also be added to the session. Weather permitting.
Teacher Resource: 
Old School Days Teacher Resource (0.20MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Be able to compare and contrast discipline and lessons in the early 1900s with school today.
- Investigate technological changes between the early 1900s and the present day in terms of equipment, clothing and games.
- Numbers of Students:
- Year 0-6, max 30
- Year 7+ max 19
- Class Level:
- Year 3 - Adult
- Programme Duration:
1 hour
30mins of outdoor games can be added. Weather permitting
- Special Requirements:
- Some younger students have difficulty coping with the discipline, and may get upset. It is preferred that the class teacher comforts the student, leaving the educator free to continue the role playing.
- Possible Focus Topics:
- School in the early 1900s
- Changes of technology in schools, 1900 to today
- Related Programmes:
- Pioneer NZ
- Life in the 1950s
- Toys and Games Through Time