Niższe szkoły realne w Galicji w latach 1842–1873

Abstract

Lower Realschule schools in Galicia in 1842–1873 The aim of the article is to present the activities of lower Realschule schools, which were a type of vocational schools operating in Galicia from 1842 to (essentially) 1873. They were established in the major cities of Galicia. Most of them were organised at elementary main schools, but several operated as independent facilities. Only boys were eligible to enrol in Realschule schools. The pupils represented various nationalities (Poles, Ukrainians, Germans, Jews) and religions. The schools prepared young people for work in various professions in industry and trade. The article deals with all important issues related to the operation of lower Realschule schools. It discusses the establishment of the school network, their division into independent and dependent facilities, the teaching staff and the student community, as well as their didactic activities. The article supplements the body of knowledge on the history of education in Galicia.