1902 model course

Question 1

Who created the model course?

Answer 1

Colonel Malcolm Fox

Question 2

What were the objectives of the model course?

Answer 2

• Fitness
• Training in handling weapons
• Discipline for working class

Question 3

What was the content of the model course?

Answer 3

• Military drill/Marching
• Static exercises e.g. arm raises, deep breathing
• Weapon training

Question 4

What methods were used for the model course?

Answer 4

• Command-response e.g. “attention”.

- Group response/no individuality

Question 5

Why was the model course put in place?

Answer 5

-Curriculum was a result of poor performance in the Boer war.

Question 6

Why was the 1902 model course replaced?

Answer 6

• Military- it focused on preparation for war which was considered inappropriate.
• Boring- dull / repetitive or a more varied or broader approach was needed.
• Backward step- because it lowered the status of the subject.
• Dr George Newman (chief medical officer within board of education)- a more therapeutic approach was needed. Model Course did not consider health.
• Centralised- everyone did same thing at same time or
  it had no individuality / creativity / group work.