How true is the idea that the model of education in the West is based on a 'factory model of education', meaning that it was designed in the 19th century to provide obedient workers for industry.

by xnsb

It's an idea I've heard from educationalists pushing for radical changes to the way education is done.

cdesmoulins

There's still more to be said on this topic, but you might appreciate an earlier response by /u/UrAccountabilibuddy: "'Modern education system was designed to produce complacent factory workers' is oft repeated idea. How true or false is this?"