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Title: Comparing Education during the Italian Renaissance Period and Education Nowadays
Contents
Introduction    3
Education during the Italian Renaissance period and education nowadays    3
The Renaissance Period    3
Humanism and Education    3
Evolution of Education during the Renaissance    4
Significant Reformations in Education during the Renaissance    4
Methods of Teaching during the Renaissance    5
The Modern-Day Learning    6
Conclusion    6
Works Cited    7
Introduction
The field of education has witnessed remarkable changes since ages, right from philosophies to theories to the way of imparting education. The beginning of the Renaissance, in 15th century A.D., has brought great modifications by developing scientific outlook and enquiring spirit. The Renaissance challenged the education set up of medieval times. Evolving from the period of Renaissance, education today has seen a significant paradigm shift from the middle age. Renaissance is marked as the period of transition from the medieval to the modern era.
Education during the Italian Renaissance period and education nowadays
The Renaissance Period
Renaissance, meaning revival or rebirth, was derived from the Latin word ‘renascentia.’ The Renaissance began in the mid-14th century in Italy and it is marked as the renewal of learning. This period has seen cultural evolution and reformations in art, literature, and science. As stated by Legeny et al., from church-centric learning to public schools, the way education was imparted was also changed. Inquisitiveness, questioning, debating, and protesting was encouraged. Many authors and scientists started questioning the mere existence of philosophies that were rooted in the culture by religions. Diverse ideas were adapted into the local culture.
Humanism and Education
Humanism was a vital factor in making education important during the Renaissance. The concept of humanism took birth during this period. It ennobled and dignified man. Humanism during the Renaissance was an intellectual movement. ‘Studia humanitatis’ is one aspect that signified humanism. It means humanistic studies, which included poetry, grammar, history, rhetoric, and philosophy from ancient authors of Greece and Rome (Helding). The scholars during this period emphasized the significance of education and learning. Grammar schools were founded by Sir Thomas More in the early sixteenth century. Cambridge and Oxford universities prospered during this period. Education was made possible for general citizens and pheasants as well. Medieval learning, which was church-centric, was rejected by the Renaissance. Secular education was strongly promoted.
Technology has seen significant advancement. The invention of printers and printing process made education easier. Books were available at a cheaper price to the public due to printing by Gutenberg’s machine. Before...