Horace Mann
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Teacher training schools were called "normal schools" because they aimed to establish standardized teaching practices, or "norms," for educators. The term "normal" also referred to the professional training of teachers to adhere to a set of standard educational principles and methods.
So Women could get advanced education to become teachers in the southwest.
George Ridding has written: 'Examination in theory v. normal schools as the training for teachers' -- subject(s): In-service training, Training of, Teachers
George P. Deyoe has written: 'Certain trends in curriculum practices and policies in state normal schools and teachers colleges' -- subject(s): Teachers colleges, Training, Teachers
The requirements varied a bit from place to place, but by 1900 most schools required teachers have some qualifications. Quite a few teachers had a teaching certificate at that time. Others enrolled at what were called normal schools where they trained to be teachers. At the normal schools, they were actually able to practice their skills on real classes.
William George Bishop has written: 'A short course in business training for normal schools, high schools, common schools, teachers and independent students' -- subject(s): Bookkeeping, Business education
well the benefit's from a normal secondary school and an academy is that an academy is private and more expensive in value.
Samuel Elias Staples has written: 'Normal schools and their origin' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Teachers colleges, History
Educational Decree of 1863 provided for the establishment of at least one primary school for boys and girls in each town under the responsibility of the municipal government; and the establishment of a normal school for male teachers under the supervision of the Jesuits. http://www.deped.gov.ph/about_deped/history.asp
Normal schools were established primarily to train students to become teachers. Their curriculum focused on pedagogy, educational theory, and practical teaching methods, aiming to equip future educators with the skills necessary for effective classroom instruction. This training was essential for standardizing teaching practices and improving the quality of education. Over time, many normal schools evolved into colleges or universities dedicated to teacher education.