Education In Nazi Germany Flashcards
What was the aim of education to the Nazis
Seen as a way of controlling and indoctrinating the minds of young people
What did they teach in History
History made compulsory
Emphasised the glory of Germany
Germany’s defeat in WW1 blamed on Marxists and Jews
Hyperinflation in 1923 blamed on saboteurs
What was taught in Geography
Used to highlight the unjust nature of the Treaty of Versailles
Taught reunification of Germany was a good thing
What was taught in Biology
Taught about supreme features of the Aryan race and sub-human races such as Jews
Spoke about weakness in other races
Who went to Adolf Hitler Schools
Boys who were considered the future elites of Nazi Germany
The majority were in physical fitness training
The very best pupils went to Order Castles. Those who graduated could attain a high position in the army or the SS
What were girls taught
Taught domestic science eg how to be a good housewife and mother
How did the Nazis change the education system
-New subjects were introduced eg race studies, party beliefs, the science of breeding
-4 hours of the school day were dedicated to sports and physical fitness
-changed the content that was taught
-Teachers encouraged to join National Socialist Teachers League
-Jewish children gradually excluded from schools
-special schools eg AHS and Order Castles
Were these policies effective
-Children did not oppose the Nazis
-many joined freely as they liked the adventure and opportunities
-thousands of young people swore and oath of loyalty to Hitler
Were these policies ineffective
-standards in education went down
-children were too tired from late meetings of the Hitler Youth
-children rebelled
