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Normal school
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an institution that primarily trains teachers for elementary education
Old use
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
normal schools
What is a "normal school"?
A normal school is a type of educational institution designed to train teachers, particularly in the methods of teaching and educational theory. These schools provide instruction on how to teach at the elementary or secondary level and often focus on classroom management and pedagogical techniques, preparing students to become professional educators.
Examples
In the 19th century, normal schools played a crucial role in training teachers for rural communities.
